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On an thoracic spine mri what is meant by "prominent central canal". what can cause this?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

It means that-: -the canal the spinal cord passes through has lots of room. A good thing.

Answered 9/23/2019

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