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A simplified algorithm for diagnosis of spinal cord lesions. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol 2015;44(3):256-66

Date

03/25/2015

Pubmed ID

25801464

DOI

10.1067/j.cpradiol.2014.12.004

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-84928769189 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   16 Citations

Abstract

Neuroimaging is indispensable for evaluation of Myelopathy not only for localization but also for etiologic determination. MRI is the preferred examination for further characterization of the majority of these conditions. These include traumatic, inflammatory, infections, compressive and neoplastic conditions. This article provides an overview of a variety of pathologies that afflict the spinal cord in an easy to understand format. Their respective imaging manifestations on MRI and differential diagnoses are focused in this review. Early diagnosis and treatment of Myelopathy is critical in preventing or arresting neurological morbidity.

Author List

Baruah D, Chandra T, Bajaj M, Sonowal P, Klein A, Maheshwari M, Guleria S

Authors

Andrew P. Klein MD Chief, Associate Professor in the Radiology department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Mohit Maheshwari MD Professor in the Radiology department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Algorithms
Dermoid Cyst
Diagnosis, Differential
Encephalomyelitis, Acute Disseminated
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Multiple Sclerosis
Myelitis
Myelitis, Transverse
Neuromyelitis Optica
Sarcoidosis
Spinal Cord
Spinal Cord Compression
Spinal Cord Diseases
Spinal Cord Neoplasms
Subacute Combined Degeneration