title: MRI characteristics of tuberculous spondylitis.
abstract: Spondylitis is the most common osseous manifestation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. Although treatable, it continues to cause significant mortality and morbidity. Early diagnosis through familiarity with its imaging characteristics is essential to permit rapid treatment and prevent potential life-limiting consequences. In this review, we demonstrate the key magnetic resonance imaging features of this disease.
authors.affiliation: Leeds & West Yorkshire Radiology Academy, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, UK.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Currie
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Galea-Soler
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Barron
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chandramohan
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Groves
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D011853:Radiobiology; D013166:Spondylitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D014399:Tuberculosis, Spinal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology