[Differential diagnosis of non-neoplastic space-occupying lesions of the spinal cord].
This overview addresses the topic of non-neoplastic intraspinal space-occupying lesions. Knowledge of these entities is essential to distinguish them from tumorous processes. A selection of clinically relevant differential diagnoses is presented which pertain to inflammatory, vascular, and degenerative diseases. In addition, special clinical findings, the radiological procedure, and therapeutic possibilities are outlined.
Schulte-Altedorneburg
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Klinik für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Neuroradiologie, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, 66421, Homburg, Deutschland. Gernot.SAD@gmx.de
Ahlhelm
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Zimmer
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Viera
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Nabhan
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Clevert
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Haass
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Reith
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D000792:Angiography; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009192:Myelography; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000098:blood supply; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000175:diagnosis; D013118:Spinal Cord Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013120:Spinal Cord Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed