CASE 40 History: A 37-year-old man presents with a 3-month history of low back pain radiating to the left thigh. 1. What should be included in the differential diagnosis? (Choose all that apply.) b. Diskal cyst d. Tarlov cyst 2. Where is a diskal cyst most commonly found? a. L2-3 b. L3-4 c. L4-5 d. L5-S1 3. Which of the following imaging modalities is preferred for imaging diskal cysts? b. Ultrasound d. MRI 4. Which of the following statements regarding diskal cysts is true? a. Rim enhancement excludes the diagnosis of a diskal cyst. b. There is no communication with a herniated disk on diskography.
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