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What is a focal disc protrusion with cranial migration mean on a spinal mri?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

It is: a disc herniation, which means disc material has been displaced beyond the normal confines of the space between the vertebral bodies. Technically, it is a "contained" herniation that is still covered by the anulus fibrosus, whereas a disc extrusion extends through the anulus. Cranial migration means the disc material extends upwards(in the direction of the head) from the lovel of origin.

Answered 5/6/2019

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