Abnormal Spinal Cord Magnetic Resonance Signal: Approach to the Differential Diagnosis.
T2-hyperintense signal abnormalities within the spinal cord on magnetic resonance imaging can evoke a broad differential diagnosis and can present a diagnostic dilemma. Here, we review and provide a succinct and relevant differential diagnosis based on imaging patterns and anatomical or physiopathologic correlation. Clues and imaging pearls are provided focusing on inflammatory, infectious, demyelinating, vascular, and metabolic involvement of the spinal cord.
Section of Neuroradiology, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH. Electronic address: moralehc@ucmail.uc.edu.
Humberto
H
Morales
Section of Neuroradiology, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH.
Aaron
A
Betts
D003287:Contrast Media; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D059906:Neuroimaging / Q000379:methods*; D013118:Spinal Cord Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology
D003287:Contrast Media