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All our posts on Spine & SIJ Degeneration Radiology . We regularly post on Spine MRI with all the posts on this page.
Spine Degeneration Radiology can be difficult due to the complex anatomy and the many pathologies that occur. In our posts we have concise explanation of the Spine MRI anatomy, the macroscopic pathology that’s relevant to the Imaging and the Imaging findings in various pathologies.
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BAASTRUP'S DISEASE: WHAT TO LOOK FOR ON MRI Baastrup’s disease is caused by the friction of two spinous processes rubbing against each other and can result in central back pain but its difficult to diagnose without imaging. In the previous post we looked at the CT Findings in Baastrup’s Disease and this post looks at …
BAASTRUP DISEASE CT IMAGING FINDINGS: WHAT TO LOOK FOR Baastrup’s disease is due to abnormal contact between adjacent spinous processes) and can be a cause of back pain. It’s generally in an older age group and most commonly in the lower lumbar spine. The imaging features can be seen on both CT and …
WHAT ARE THE MRI FINDINGS IN GUILLIAN- BARRE SYNDROME Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) has distinct MRI findings in the spine. In this post we look at the characteristic MRI findings of GBS in the spine. WHAT ARE KEY MRI FINDINGS TO LOOK FOR IN GUILLAIN-BARRÉ SYNDROME (GBS)? NERVE ROOT ENHANCEMENT This is the most significant MRI …
SPINAL EPIDURAL LIPOMATOSIS Spinal epidural lipomatosis is an excessive accumulation of non encapsulated fat in the epidural space. It can be seen on MRI in the thoracic or lumbar spine. In the cervical spine epidural lipomatosis is not seen. Epidural lipomatosis is not uncommon to see and is an important diagnosis to make as it …
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THORACIC EPIDURAL LIPOMATOSIS RADIOLOGY OVERVIEW Thoracic Epidural lipomatosis is not uncommon to see but has a different appearance to Lumbar Epidural Lipomatosis WHAT IS IT? With thoracic epidural lipomatosis there is excess fat accumulated in the epidural space. WHAT ARE THE CAUSES? There is an increased risk of developing epidural lipomatosis with: Chronic corticosteroid use. …
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EPIDURAL LIPOMATOSIS OVERVIEW Epidural lipomatosis is not uncommon to see and is an important diagnosis to make as it can be symptomatic. WHAT ARE THE MRI FINDINGS Marked increase in fat in the epidural space (Green arrows) with the thecal sac compressed into a characteristic trefoil shape (Pink arrow). The trefoil appearance of the thecal …
OSTEITIS CONDENSANS ILII RADIOLOGY CT SACROILIAC JOINT SIJ DISCUSSION ON OCI Osteitis Condensans Ilii. Typical CT sclerotic changes of Osteitis Condensans Ilii. The sclerosis is continuous with the SIJ margin and particularly on the patient’s right it has a triangular appearance. There is also mild sclerosis in the right sacrum adjacent to the …
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KEY POINTS FROM OUR SPINE MRI COURSES Spine MRI Online Radiology Course: Normal Spinal Enhancement Another three quick images with some basic key points from our online spine MRI courses. Here we look at areas of normal enhancement that can be mistaken for pathology: Normal enhancement of the anterior epidural plexus which can be mistaken …
OPLL SPINE OSSIFICATION POSTERIOR LONGITUDINAL LIGAMENT CT DISCUSSION ON OPLL SPINE CT There is localised, linear ossification present at the posterior margin of the C6 vertebra. This has a typical appearance of OPLL (Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament). The cervical spine is the most common location. It is important to follow …
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OSTEITIS CONDENSANS ILII MRI DIAGNOSIS OSTEITIS CONDENSANS ILII DISCUSSION OSTEITIS CONDENSANS ILII a common finding that may be confusing to diagnose on MRI. Look for low signal on all sequences The findings are predominantly of the iliac side of the SIJ but may be seen additionally on the sacral side. It doesn’t occur …
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