What Does My MRI Scan Report Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 4 Aug 2017

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Question : A friend had an issue with lower back muscle spasms and pain. Medicated with muscle relaxers. A CT scan was done, showing a mass on both sides of the lower back. An MRI has been ordered. What can these mass(es) be?mlall

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upload CT scan report and images

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Soft tissue around spine needs to be investigated by mri rather than CT.
Bilateral mass on CT can be abscess or tumor.
Please upload report of CT to comment more accurately about lesion based on CT findings.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

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