Sequential Magnetic Resonance Imaging Finding of Intramedullary Spinal Cord Abscess including Diffusion Weighted Image: a Case Report
Korean Journal of Radiology
;
: 241-246, 2011.
Article
Dans Anglais
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-73321
ABSTRACT
Intramedullary spinal cord abscess (ISCA) is a rare infection of the central nervous system. We describe the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings, including the diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) findings, of ISCA in a 78-year-old man. The initial conventional MRI of the thoracic spine demonstrated a subtle enhancing nodule accompanied by significant edema. On the follow-up MRI after seven days, the nodule appeared as a ring-enhancing nodule. The non-enhancing central portion of the nodule appeared hyperintense on DWI with a decreased apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) value on the ADC map. We performed myelotomy and surgical drainage, and thick, yellowish pus was drained.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Paraplégie
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Maladies de la moelle épinière
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Vertèbres thoraciques
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Imagerie par résonance magnétique
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Drainage
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Imagerie par résonance magnétique de diffusion
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Diagnostic différentiel
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Abcès
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Antibactériens
Type d'étude:
Etude diagnostique
Limites du sujet:
Adulte très âgé
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Humains
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Mâle
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Korean Journal of Radiology
Année:
2011
Type:
Article
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