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- Three cases of lumbar herniated disc showed spontaneous regression, which was linked to clinical improvement observed through MRI.
- The phenomenon of herniated disc regression is recognized, but the reasons behind it are not fully understood.
- Potential explanations for this regression include retraction into the vertebral space, dehydration and shrinkage of the disc, and resorption caused by an inflammatory response.
Article Abstract
We present 3 cases of spontaneous regression of lumbar herniated disc. The disc regression correlated with clinical improvement documented by MRI studies. Although the phenomenon of spontaneous disappearance of decrease in size of herniated disc fragments is well known, the exact mechanism underlying this process remains unclear. We discuss 3 possible explanations for disc regression: retraction into the vertebral space, dehydration/shrinkage, and resorption due to inflammatory reaction.
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