Back pain status post six back operations

Paul Kuperman

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Abstract:  The patient is a 64 year old male who presents for CT myelogram with a history of chronic back pain. The patient had 6 prior back surgeries.
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Question Text 

The most common cause of the above imaging findings is
 

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 Answer: Tumor 
Correct Answer? 
No
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 Answer: Tethered Cord 
Correct Answer? 
No
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 Answer: Prior history of surgery 
Correct Answer? 
Yes
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 Answer: Acute infection 
Correct Answer? 
No
 
Case Study Link: Back pain status post six back operations