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case_images: The air bubble (16.2 x 3.9 mm, white arrow) in L2-3 level epidural space on Lumbosacral spine Computed tomography on postoperative day 2. (a) Sagittal view, (b) Axial view
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case_images: A computed tomography scan of the lumbosacral spine was performed to evaluate the possibility of an epidural hematoma causing the right leg weakness, which revealed the presence of an air bubble (16.2 x 3.9 mm) in the epidural space [Figure 1a and b].
case_images: T2W1/T2 FLAIR MRI showing bilateral occipital lobe (a) and posterior cingulate gyrus (b) hyperintensities, which are nearly symmetrical, consistent with Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
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case_images: A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain was performed, which showed areas of hyperintensity in the posterior parietal sections, indicating white matter edema consistent with PRES [Figure 2a and b].