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Dad,85,back pain,resolved with meds,t2/ir hyperintense signal in spinal cord at d4-d5 intervertebral disc extending for a seg. of 10 mm,mild cord atrophy seen no enhancement seen on post-contrast.features suggestive of myelomalacic changes. surgery?
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I would suggest conservative care.
Answered 6/10/2022
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