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My doctor found out something on my mri the mri result says. there is a 3- to 4-mm rounded lesion of the upper medullary bone of the l2 vertebra which is of indeterminate etiology. im wondering what cause of this problem and do i have to worry abou?

Q: my doctor found out something on my mri the mri result says. there is a 3- to 4-mm rounded lesion of the upper medullary bone of the l2 vertebra which is of indeterminate etiology. im wondering what cause of this problem and do i have to worry abou?

: What is the reason for MRI of the lumbar spines? You need to tell us more about your medical history. No body can make the diagnosis with this finding.

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What is the reason for MRI of the lumbar spines? You need to tell us more about your medical history. No body can make the diagnosis with this finding.

Answered 1/24/2022

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A member asked:

My doctor found out something on my mri the mri result says. there is a 3- to 4-mm rounded lesion of the upper medullary bone of the l2 vertebra which is of indeterminate etiology. im wondering what cause of this problem and do i have to worry abou?

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