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Can u explain to me what disc desiccation with small or mild broad based central subligamentous hnp and minimal deformity of anterior thecal sac means?

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Dr. Larry Greenbaum answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - rheumatology

Probably nothing ?: These are mild degenerative changes of the intervertebral discs seen on an MRI scan. Minimal deformity of the anterior thecal sac means that a disc reaches back far enough to touch the front of the membranes covering the spinal cord. At age 21, i would be very cautious interpreting these findings. You are very young. If you have back pain, it is possible that these findings are not the cause.

Answered 6/10/2014

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What are ur symptoms: X-ray reports are interpretations normally made by a doctor who never meets you. Someone who knows your symptoms and history and exam findings is the only one who can tell you what the interpretation means for you.

Answered 1/28/2013

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