MR imaging features of idiopathic thoracic spinal cord herniations using combined 3D-fiesta and 2D-PC Cine techniques.

Abstract

Idiopathic thoracic spinal cord herniation (TISCH) is a rare cause of surgically treatable progressive myelopathy. The authors report 3 cases of TISCH diagnosed based on conventional T1- and T2-weighted Spin-Echo (SE) MR images in one case, and T1- and T2-weighted SE images combined with 3D-FIESTA (Fast Imaging Employing Steady state Acquisition) and 2D-Phase-Contrast Cine MR imaging in 2 cases. Conventional MRI findings usually provided the diagnosis. 3D-FIESTA images confirmed it, showing the herniated cord in the ventral epidural space. Moreover, in combination with 2D-Phase Contrast cine technique, it was a sensitive method to for the detection of associated pre- or postoperative cerebrospinal fluid spaces abnormalities.

• Authors: J C Ferré, B Carsin-Nicol, A Hamlat, M Carsin, X Morandi
• Journal: Journal of neuroradiology = Journal de neuroradiologie (J Neuroradiol) Vol. 32 Issue 2 Pg. 125-30 (Mar 2005) ISSN: 0150-9861 [Print] France
• PMID: 15984404 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Aged
• Female
• Hernia (pathology)
• Humans
• Imaging, Three-Dimensional
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (methods)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Spinal Cord Diseases (pathology)
• Thoracic Vertebrae