The Analysis of Spinal Tuberculosis by Imaging / 实用放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To determine the potential value of imaging for spinal tuberculosis. Methods 180 patients proved as spinal tuberculosis by operation or clinical follow who underwent X-ray film, CT and MRI were reviewed. They were classified A, B or C in term of imaging and clinical symptom. A was the normal of X- ray film and positive of CT or MRI. B was positive of X-ray film, CT and MRI. C was with the neurological symptoms. Results 40 patients ( 40/180 ) were categorized as A . They had short duration (