Lumbar MRI scan : Normal Values & Results (Magnetic resonance imaging - lumbar spine, MRI

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Lumbar MRI scan

Alternate Names : Magnetic resonance imaging - lumbar spine, MRI - lower back

Normal Values

Results are considered normal if the spine and surrounding nerves are normal in appearance.

What do Abnormal Results Mean?

Results depend on the nature of the problem. Different types of tissues send back different MRI signals. For example, healthy tissue sends back a slightly different signal than cancerous tissue.

Abnormal results may be due to:

Consult your health care provider with any questions and concerns.

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Review Date : 3/5/2009
Reviewed By : Benjamin Taragin M.D., Department of Radiology, Montefiore Medical Center Bronx, N.Y. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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