Superbowl Party That Broke Her Back - Page #3
 

Lab Studies:
ESR: 70 <br>CRP: 2.6 <br>WBC: 9.7 without neutrophilia <br>CD4: 1084 <br>HgbA1c: 6.3

Other Studies:
XR Lumbar Spine: <br> <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS1SuperbowlPartyTha-1105.jpg" title="Case Photo #1" data-lity><b>Case Photo #1</b></a> <br> <br>Endplate irregularity and cortical indistinctness at L5-S1, new from previous imaging. Differential includes discitis/osteomyelitis, which should be excluded. Acute to subacute fracture of the inferior aspect of L5 could also be considered. Progression of degenerative changes felt less likely given this appearance represents a change from recent comparison CT. Suggest clinical correlation with inflammatory markers and further evaluation with MRI lumbar spine with and without contrast. <br> <br>MRI Lumbar Spine w/wo contrast: <br> <a href="CaseStudyImages/CS2CS1SuperbowlParty-1105.jpg" title="Case Photo #2" data-lity><b>Case Photo #2</b></a> <br> <br>Findings consistent with discitis/osteomyelitis at L5-S1, with notable endplate and disc edema. Right greater than left facet and periarticular edema and enhancement most notably at L4-5 and mildly at L5-S1, could be reactive in nature. No significant facet joint erosions to suggest septic facet joint.

Consultations:
Orthopedic Surgery <br>Neurosurgery <br>Infectious Disease

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