Importance of gadolinium enhancement when using MRI to evaluate spinal cord pathology

Since its introduction, magnetic resonance imaging has become an indispensable diagnostic tool for the physiatrist evaluating potential spinal cord pathology. Despite ongoing advances in MRI technology and subsequent improved sensitivity, significant pathology can still be missed. In this article, w...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation 2000-07, Vol.79 (4), p.399-403
Hauptverfasser:	BURNS, A. S, DILLINGHAM, T. R
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abscess - pathology Aged Biological and medical sciences Contrast Media Gadolinium Humans Image Enhancement - methods Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Magnetic resonance imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods Male Medical imaging Medical sciences Middle Aged Neurophysiology Osteoarticular system. Muscles Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry Spinal Cord Diseases - microbiology Spinal Cord Diseases - pathology Spinal Cord Neoplasms - pathology Staphylococcal Infections - pathology
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Zusammenfassung:	Since its introduction, magnetic resonance imaging has become an indispensable diagnostic tool for the physiatrist evaluating potential spinal cord pathology. Despite ongoing advances in MRI technology and subsequent improved sensitivity, significant pathology can still be missed. In this article, we review the clinical role of contrast enhancement in visualizing many forms of spinal cord pathology.
ISSN:	0894-9115 1537-7385
DOI:	10.1097/00002060-200007000-00013