Male 20 years old Reason: Evaluate for abscess vs transverse myelitis History: lower back pain Five lumbar type vertebral bodies are presumed to be present. The lumbar spine is in normal alignment, with a normal lumbar lordosis. The vertebral body and disk heights are well-maintained. Possible nonspecific mild diffusely decreased T1 bone marrow signal which is nonspecific but can be seen with marrow reconversion. No discrete suspicious osseous lesions. Focal area of low T1 and T2 signal in the right iliac bone which is nonspecific but may represent bone island. Imaged portions of the SI joints are unremarkable. No fluid collection or abnormal enhancement. No abnormal cord signal. T12-L1: There is no significant compromise to spinal canal or neural foramina.L1-L2: There is no significant compromise to spinal canal or neural foramina.L2-L3: There is no significant compromise to spinal canal or neural foramina.L3-L4: There is no significant compromise to spinal canal or neural foramina.L4-5: There is no significant compromise to spinal canal or neural foramina.L5-S1: There is no significant compromise to spinal canal or neural foramina.
No evidence of abscess or other findings to account for patient's lower back pain.