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case_images: MRI of L4-L5 diastematomyelia (axial plane). The hemicords have been split by a bony spur. The arrow points at the bony spur between the hemicords.
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case_images: FIG1
case_images: MRI of the lumbar area discovered evidence for diastematomyelia type 1 at levels L3-L5 (Figures 1-3) with deformations in L4 and L5 vertebrae (Figure 2) and mild scoliosis (Figure 4).
case_images: MRI of L4-L5 diastematomyelia (sagittal plane). The hemicords have been split by a bony spur at the level L4-L5. Deformations of L4 and L5 vertebrae are visible. Note the bony spur dividing the hemicords (arrows).
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case_images: FIG2
case_images: MRI of the lumbar area discovered evidence for diastematomyelia type 1 at levels L3-L5 (Figures 1-3) with deformations in L4 and L5 vertebrae (Figure 2) and mild scoliosis (Figure 4).
case_images: MRI of diastematomyelia and mild scoliosis in L4-L5 sections of the spinal cord (coronal plane). Note the bony spur dividing the hemicords (arrow).
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case_images: FIG3
case_images: MRI of the lumbar area discovered evidence for diastematomyelia type 1 at levels L3-L5 (Figures 1-3) with deformations in L4 and L5 vertebrae (Figure 2) and mild scoliosis (Figure 4).
case_images: MRI of mild scoliosis in L4-L5 region. Note the mild scoliosis (arrow).
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case_images: FIG4
case_images: MRI of the lumbar area discovered evidence for diastematomyelia type 1 at levels L3-L5 (Figures 1-3) with deformations in L4 and L5 vertebrae (Figure 2) and mild scoliosis (Figure 4).