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Old 06-19-2013, 06:19 PM
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Hi Jonlyn ~ I'll try to help:

First of all, there is scoliosis -- curvature of the spine, which is mild

There is a collection of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) seen within the cord extending from T3-4 through T5-6, widest measuring 1.5-2mm consistent with a syrinx. A syrinx is a pathological cavity in the spinal cord.

Foraminal narrowing C7-T1 bilaterally. The foramen are the holes that the nerves pass thru to get to the spinal cord. Yours are becoming narrow.

There is dessication of the T10-T12 discs. Dessication is drying out of the discs. When the discs dry out, they tend to flatten and bulge/herniate. There is a minimal bulge without herniation.

There is a 1.5cm bright signal in the front of the spine near T10 which appears to be a hemangioma. This is a benign tumor of blood vessels that typically occur as purplish/reddish elevated area of tissue.

What are your symptoms, Jonlyn? Are you having pain? Numbness? Tingling? It makes a difference.

Hoping to hear from you. Hugs, Lee
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