MR assessment of spinal metastases using the late 26 sequence.
Ninety-two patients with suspected spinal involvement by systemic cancer underwent MR examinations using both conventional and phase-contrast (LATE 26) spin-echo pulse sequences. MR imaging was considered positive for metastatic disease in 73 cases. Implants were extradural in 69 patients and intradural in 4 patients. Nineteen cases had no MRI evidence of metastases and the abnormalities suspected were shown to be due to either inflammatory or degenerative changes. MR appearances during and after chemo- and/or radiotherapy were studied in 5 patients. The impact of the LATE 26 sequence in the assessment of metastatic spinal disease is evaluated.
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MRI Unit, Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, London, UK.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000556:secondary / Q000628:therapy