title: A simplified algorithm for diagnosis of spinal cord lesions.
abstract: Neuroimaging is indispensable for evaluation of Myelopathy not only for localization but also for etiologic determination. MRI is the preferred examination for further characterization of the majority of these conditions. These include traumatic, inflammatory, infections, compressive and neoplastic conditions. This article provides an overview of a variety of pathologies that afflict the spinal cord in an easy to understand format. Their respective imaging manifestations on MRI and differential diagnoses are focused in this review. Early diagnosis and treatment of Myelopathy is critical in preventing or arresting neurological morbidity.
authors: Department of Radiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI. Electronic address: dhirajbaruah@gmail.com.
authors: Dhiraj
authors: D
authors: Baruah
authors: Department of Radiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI.
authors: Tushar
authors: T
authors: Chandra
authors: Department of Radiology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA.
authors: Manish
authors: M
authors: Bajaj
authors: Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI.
authors: Purabi
authors: P
authors: Sonowal
authors: Department of Radiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI.
authors: Andrew
authors: A
authors: Klein
authors: Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI.
authors: Mohit
authors: M
authors: Maheshwari
authors: Department of Pediatric Radiology, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL.
authors: Saurabh
authors: S
authors: Guleria
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D003884:Dermoid Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004673:Encephalomyelitis, Acute Disseminated / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D009187:Myelitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D009188:Myelitis, Transverse / Q000175:diagnosis; D009471:Neuromyelitis Optica / Q000175:diagnosis; D012507:Sarcoidosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000175:diagnosis; D013118:Spinal Cord Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013120:Spinal Cord Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D052879:Subacute Combined Degeneration / Q000175:diagnosis