Figure 2: (a) axial T2-weighted image: right L3 nerve root (arrow) appears bulky with subtle hyperintensity as compared to its left-side counterpart; (b) axial post-contrast image at L3 nerve level: bulky right L3 nerve root (arrow) with accentuated enhancement compared to the contralateral side; (c) note the enhancing thickening along its entire course (dotted arrow)