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What does this mean? there is asymmetrical uptake in the left l5 pars interarticularis and the sacro iliac joints bilaterally

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Recommendation : This is absolutely necessary to discuss this result with your doctor, who knows your clinical presentation. Otherwise it's not conclusive.

Answered 8/19/2016

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