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CT of extraforaminal disc herniation with associated vacuum phenomenon

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Lumbo-sacral extraforaminal disc herniation with spinal nerve compression is a well recognized entity [1-6]. The diagnosis is difficult, however, and the true incidence therefore unknown. We report a case where CT was diagnostic.

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  1. Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Trondheim, Trondheim, Norway

    S. Anda & J. Støvring

  2. Department of Physical Medisin and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Trondheim, Trondheim, Norway

    M. Rø

  3. Rtg avd RiT, N-7000, Trondheim, Norway

    S. Anda

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Anda, S., Støvring, J. & Rø, M. CT of extraforaminal disc herniation with associated vacuum phenomenon. Neuroradiology 30, 76–77 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00341949

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