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What Does The Following MRI Report Suggest?
Have just had an MRI. summary says The findings suggest L5/S1 disc sequestration with mass effect on left S1 nerve root. L3/4 and L4/5 early central spinal canal stenosis. Have looked up re disc sequestration and understand that but what is mass Effect ? Thanks Ann
Mon, 24 Dec 2018
Hi,
In radiology, mass effect is spoken for pressing of some part of the body by something. In your report , the slight sequestration of the disc is pressing little over the nerve. That's what is meant by mass effect.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mahboob Ur Rahman , General & Family Physician
In radiology, mass effect is spoken for pressing of some part of the body by something. In your report , the slight sequestration of the disc is pressing little over the nerve. That's what is meant by mass effect.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mahboob Ur Rahman , General & Family Physician
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