59 years Male (DOB:7/22/1956)Reason: Evaluate for lumbar stenosis History: BLE weaknessPROVIDER/ATTENDING NAME: KOUROSH REZANIA KOUROSH REZANIA Five lumbar type vertebral bodies are presumed to be present which are appropriate in overall alignment and height. The conus medullaris on sagittal imaging is grossly intact.At L5-S1 there is no significant compromise to spinal canal or neural foramina. There is a disc bulge present this level associated with disc desiccation and some mild endplate reactive changes. There is mild facet hypertrophy at this level.At L4-5 there is no significant compromise to spinal canal or neural foramina. There is moderate facet hypertrophy present at this level.At L3-4 there is no significant compromise to spinal canal or neural foramina.At L2-3 there is no significant compromise to spinal canal or neural foramina.At L1-2 there is no significant compromise to spinal canal or neural foramina.A cystic lesion is present along the superior pole of the left kidney measuring 9 mm in diameter.
There are some degenerative changes present in the lower lumbar spine without significant compromise to spinal canal or exiting nerve roots.