Imaging Considerations in Spinal Cord Evaluation

Semin Neurol DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1725969Multiple diverse pathologies result in the clinical presentation of myelopathy. The preferred way to image the spinal cord depends on clinical history, anatomic site of interest, and patient issues limiting certain imaging modalities. This radiology-focused article discusses pertinent physiological considerations, reviews basic and newer imaging techniques, and examines several distinct disease entities in order to highlight the key role of imaging in the work-up of myelopathy. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Seminars in Neurology - May 19, 2021 Category: Neurology Authors: Shea, Alice C. Kuo, Anderson H. Hsu, Liangge Tags: Review Article Source Type: research