The widespread use of MRI in the assessment of low back pain has led to increased detection of degenerative cysts of the spine, which was essentially a surgical diagnosis earlier. The awareness of degenerative cysts, the significance of their role in the etiology of radicular and back pain and their effective management is evolving. We describe a case of bilateral, gas-filled lumbar facet synovial/ ganglion cysts causing focal arachnoid inflammation and lateral lumbar canal stenosis.
Cerebral vein thrombosis is an uncommon disorder in puerperium. Patient can present with various manifestations like headache, abnormal vision, or any of the symptoms of stroke such as weakness of the face and limbs on one side of the body, and seizures. We are presenting a case of primigravida with 37+2 Weeks Period of Gestation with Dichorionic Diamniotic twins with breech presentation. Post LSCS on Postoperative day 5. Patient presented with severe headache followed by seizure. MRI report came as transverse and sigmoid sinus thrombosis, managed successfully with heparin and mannitol. Patient was stable and was discharged on day 10
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