title: [The role of TC and MRI in the identification, characterization and staging of tumors of the spinal vertebrae].
abstract: The early detection and characterization of primary and metastatic spinal bone tumors permits early and appropriate surgical or nonsurgical intervention directed toward preserving life and function. The sensitivity and multiplanar capabilities inherent in Magnetic Resonance imaging make it the imaging procedure of choice in detecting and characterizing a spinal bone lesion. Spiral Computed Tomography with multiplanar reconstruction may be a useful supplementary procedure, especially when detailed bony anatomy, particular of the posterior elements, is required for surgical intervention. Plain films play little if any role in modern imaging. The may be used as screening procedures in situations in which MR and CT are not available.
authors.affiliation: Servizio TC-RM, I Clinica Medica, Università di Roma La Sapienza, Italia.
authors.forename: G F
authors.initials: GF
authors.lastname: Gualdi
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Casciani
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Di Biasi
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Trasimeni
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Postacchini
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis; D018215:Osteoblastoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D012516:Osteosarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D012512:Sarcoma, Ewing / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D013131:Spine / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
vernacular_title: Ruolo della TC e della RM nella identificazione, caratterizzazione e stadiazione della patologia neoplastica della colonna vertebrale.