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Does The Following X-ray Report Indicate A Needle In Spine?

Yes. This is an odd question. I am fighting with L&I claim reopened. I started pulling mri cd s so my new doctor could see the progression and draw the department a picture. I went to one of the hospital s I used. The gal asked if I wanted the xray too. I said sure. I got the reports as well. The xray report said needle in spine in soft tissue next to L5/S1. I am racking my brain to come up with a reason. If it is to put a needle precisely where you want it, you use an ultrasound. Did someone forget a needle in me.
Tue, 31 Jan 2023
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Pathologist and Microbiologist 's  Response
Hello,

Guided fine needle aspiration can be done using ultrasound as well as CT scan.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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Does The Following X-ray Report Indicate A Needle In Spine?

Hello, Guided fine needle aspiration can be done using ultrasound as well as CT scan. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist