What does "No suspicious prevertebral or posterior paraspinal soft tissue signal abnormality" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
This phrase means that there are no unusual changes or abnormalities in the soft tissues located in front of the spine (prevertebral) or along the sides of the spine (posterior paraspinal). These tissues include muscles, fat, and other structures that aren't bone. In simpler terms, the areas around the spine look normal in the scan or image.
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