The diagnosis of infections of the spine by modern imaging techniques.
MR image scanning is the most sensitive and specific imaging modality to diagnose infection of the spine. The infected disc and adjacent vertebral end plates will show increased water signal owing to the infection. The diagnosis of infection of the spine and the differentiation between infection and lesions simulating infection is described.
Rothman-Chafetz Medical Group, Inc., Torrance, California, USA.
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D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008581:Meningitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D009181:Mycoses / Q000175:diagnosis; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000175:diagnosis; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed