A Rare Presentation of A Nondiscogenic Cause of Acute Lumbar Radiculopathy
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A middle-aged gentleman presented with acute nonradiating continuous lumbalgia after lifting some weights. Examination was unremarkable.He was started on anti-inflammatory drugs and advised rest. Three days later, he returned with worsening pain radiating along left L5 distribution. Left ankle reflex was absent, and straight leg raising test was positive at 30° with no motor deficits. Magnetic resonance imaging lumbosacral spine showed T2 flow voids in the left iliac vessels and left neural foramina, due to an enlarged basivertebral vein causing left L5 root compression [Figures 1 and 2]. Venous Doppler showed deep venous thrombosis extending from the left common iliac veins to the left popliteal vein.
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