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What Can Be Expected On An MRI Scan When Hospitalized For Night Chills, Severe Back And Thigh Pain?

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Posted on Tue, 6 Jun 2023
Question: can i please have an interpretation of this MRI done of my lumbar spine ? i have a hx of SSI after fusion last year with mycobacterium bolletii. I was admitted yesterday for severe back and thigh pain, night chills. this is the MRI findings.
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
MRI is suggestive of pus collection/infection.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I have noted your clinical and MRI spine details. The MRI is suggestive of a collection in the lower back (lumbar region), which is most likely pus. This can explain the pain and night chills. You would require drainage of this pus/collection. This can be sent for microbiological examination (pus culture and sensitivity), which would help in choosing the appropriate antibiotics.

I sincerely hope my reply has helped you.

Regards,
Dr. Sudhir Kumar
Neurologist
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What Can Be Expected On An MRI Scan When Hospitalized For Night Chills, Severe Back And Thigh Pain?

Brief Answer: MRI is suggestive of pus collection/infection. Detailed Answer: Hi, I have noted your clinical and MRI spine details. The MRI is suggestive of a collection in the lower back (lumbar region), which is most likely pus. This can explain the pain and night chills. You would require drainage of this pus/collection. This can be sent for microbiological examination (pus culture and sensitivity), which would help in choosing the appropriate antibiotics. I sincerely hope my reply has helped you. Regards, Dr. Sudhir Kumar Neurologist