Magnetic resonance imaging contribution to the diagnosis of spinal cord compression by a subdural arachnoid cyst.
A case of subdural arachnoid cyst of the thoracic spine was studied by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), myelography and CT myelography. Myelography and especially CT myelography suggested the diagnosis; MRI established it, showing the communication between the cyst and the subarachnoid space. Final characterization was based on surgical findings and pathological examination.
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Department of Neuroradiology, Hôpital Neurologique et Neurochirurgical P. Wertheimer, Lyon, France.
Charleux
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Turjman
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Jouvet
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Confavreux
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Deruty
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Froment
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D016080:Arachnoid Cysts / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009192:Myelography; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D013355:Subdural Space; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed