Diffusion-weighted MR imaging in acute spinal cord ischemia.
We report diffusion-weighted (DW) MR findings for acute spinal cord ischemia in a 56-year-old patient. MR imaging obtained approximately 3 h after symptom onset demonstrated an area of hyperintensity on DW images, but no conspicuous signal abnormality on T2-weighted images in the conus medullaris. DW imaging of the spinal cord can contribute to the early detection of spinal cord vascular compromise.
Fujikawa
Akira
A
Department of Radiology, Japan Self-Defense Forces Central Hospital, 1-2-24 Ikejiri, Setagaya, 154-8532 Tokyo, Japan. akfujikawa@aol.com
Tsuchiya
Kazuhiro
K
Takeuchi
Sousuke
S
Hachiya
Junichi
J
D000208:Acute Disease; D038524:Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D004487:Edema / Q000150:complications; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D020234:Gait Ataxia / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000150:complications; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000473:pathology*; D020760:Spinal Cord Ischemia / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000150:complications