Magnetic resonance imaging of the cranio-cervical junction.
One hundred and thirty-three patients with a clinically suggested lesion of the cranio-cervical junction were investigated by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Based on pathologic findings in 68 cases, MRI is considered the diagnostic method of choice if a lesion of the cranio-cervical junction is expected. With this method it is possible to determine space-occupying lesions, and inflammatory, demyelinizing and degenerative changes. Only rarely contrast media are necessary in order to differentiate between tumor and tumor-edema.
Schumacher
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Section of Neuroradiology, University of Freiburg, West Germany.
Friedburg
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Bien
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D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D012886:Skull / Q000473:pathology; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis