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What Does Disc Desiccation At C3-C7 Level On MRI Suggest?

what this MRI report suggest? is it curable with medicines or operation required!! please guide for the right treatment..... MRI OF CERVICO DORSAL SPINE Protocol: Fast spin echo T1 and T2 axial and sagittal sequences with gradient axial, inversion recovery STIR coronal, highly T2 weighted SSFSE sagittal and coronal MR myelogram in the cervico dorsal region and whole length spine mid sagittal T2. There is reversal of cervical lordosis with marked levo scoliosis. Disc desiccation at C3-C7. Large postero central and para central disc extrusion at C4/C5 with cranio caudal migration (sequestrated disc measures 17 x 4 mm) causes mild to moderate compression of thecal sac, cord and right lateral recess. There is also subtle T1 iso intense and T2 hyper intense signal changes within the cord at C4/5. Small posterior marginal disc complex at C5-C7 with PLL ossification at C5 down to C7 causing effacement of thecal sac and mild compression of bilateral neural foramina/underlying nerve roots at C5/6. Pre and para vertebral soft tissues are normal. The CV junction and atlanto axial articulation are normal. The whole length spinal cord is of normal signal intensity and thickness. The mid sagittal diameter of the bony cervical canal is within normal limits measuring 15.4, 11.9 and 11.4 mm respectively at C2, C4 and C6-level. Remarks: Disc desiccation at C3-C7. Large postero central and para central and para central disc extrusion at C4/5 with cranio caudal migration (sequestrated disc measures 17 x 4 mm) causes mild to moderate compression of thecal sac, cord and right lateral recess. Subtle T1 iso intense and T2 hyper intense signal changes within the cord at C4/5. Small posterior marginal disc complex at C5-C7 with PLL ossification at C5 down to C7 causing effacement of thecal sac and mild compression of bilateral neural foramina/underlying nerve roots at C5/6.
Tue, 5 May 2020
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Hello,

it's simply suggest that there is the disc displacement at various levels and there is a compression of nerve roots. Treatment is totally depend on clinical symptoms if he is too much symptomatic then surgery is required as physiotherapy and medicine are enough.

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Take care

Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver
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What Does Disc Desiccation At C3-C7 Level On MRI Suggest?

Hello, it s simply suggest that there is the disc displacement at various levels and there is a compression of nerve roots. Treatment is totally depend on clinical symptoms if he is too much symptomatic then surgery is required as physiotherapy and medicine are enough. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver