title: Sclerotic lesions of the spine: MRI assessment.
abstract: Sclerotic (T2 dark) lesions of the spine are infrequent and, as a result, these are often missed or misdiagnosed. Plain films may not be always available during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) readout. Knowledge of such lesions and their imaging appearances on MRI evaluation is essential for a reader. Additionally, a systematic approach is important to accurately diagnose these lesions. In this article we discuss the various causes of spinal sclerotic lesions, describe their MRI characteristics with relevant case examples, and outline a systematic approach to their evaluation.
authors.affiliation: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
authors.forename: Charles
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mugera
authors.forename: Kyung J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Suh
authors.forename: Thierry A G M
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Huisman
authors.forename: Kristi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Weber
authors.forename: Allan J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Belzberg
authors.forename: John A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Carrino
authors.forename: Avneesh
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chhabra
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012598:Sclerosis; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D013131:Spine / Q000473:pathology*; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: diffuse; focal; sclerotic lesions; spine