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Spine MRI 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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ARACHNOIDITIS PATTERNS ON MRI ARACHNOIDITIS PATTERNS ON MRI Arachnoiditis in the lumbar spine on MRI is not uncommon to see and is easy to diagnose if you know what to look for. In this post we look at What is Normal, Why does Arachnoiditis occur and What to look for. WHAT'S NORMAL Arachnoiditis is not …
ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS SPINE RADIOLOGY CT MRI FUSION WHERE TO LOOK There are 4 sites in the posterior spine to assess for changes of AS. Facet Joints. Superspinous Ligament. Costovertebral joints. Costo transverse joints. Changes can be at 1 or more of these sites. THE TAKE AWAY Spinal changes start anteriorly and progress posteriorly. All …
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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 …
MRI TB SPINE RADIOLOGY TUBERCULOSIS MRI TB SPINE RADIOLOGY TUBERCULOSIS: WHAT DOES SPINAL TB LOOK LIKE ON MRI When there is spinal infection, a common question from the referrer will be ” Is it TB? “. It can be difficult to tell as MRI findings in spinal TB can look exactly like bacterial spondylodiscitis but …
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CPPD: CROWNED DENS SYNDROME CT AND MRI CPPD Crowned Dens Syndrome CT & MRI Spine Crowned dens is a manifestation of Calcium Pyrophosphate deposition diseases (CPPD) in the cervical spine. WHAT IS IT Peri odontoid deposition of Calcium Pyrophosphate crystals. WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE: CT The diagnosis is easier on CT as …
DISCITIS MIMICS: VACCUM PHENOMENON GAS IN THE DISC In discitis, one of the most important findings to look for is high T2 signal in the disc which alerts you to possible infection. But a degenerate disc with vacuum phenomenon (gas in the disc), can be high signal on T2 and mimic infection. Why does this …
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SUPERFICIAL SIDEROSIS: ARACHNOIDITIS & CYST Superficial Siderosis MRI Cord and Spine: Complications and Associations. Superficial Siderosis can affect the cord, nerve roots and the CSF space in the thecal sac. Here is what to look for and where to look to not miss this diagnosis. SUPERFICIAL SIDEROSIS MRI COMPLICATIONS TO LOOK FOR 1. ARACHNOIDITIS: WHY …
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HIRAYAMA DISEASE MRI FINDINGS Hirayama Disease is a spinal muscular atrophy centered on the lower cervical and upper thoracic level which results in upper limb muscle wasting (amyotrophy). The presentation is chronic and occurs in adolescent young men with the condition being more common in Asia. The condition is caused by: Excessive anterior movement of …
NORMAL CONUS POSITION THE NORMAL CONUS To determine if the cord is low lying or potentially tethered its important to know what is the lowest level you can see a conus and still call it normal. The radiology literature varies with a conus at the L2/3 disc or L3 level considered within the normal range. …
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