Neuroimaging of Spinal Tumors
Intradural tumors are relatively rare neoplasms; however, when unrecognized in a timely manner, they can result in serious deficits and disability. These tumors lack obvious clinical symptoms until compression of…
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Neuroimaging of the Traumatic Spine
The article summarizes classification schemes of spinal trauma and rules to decide on proper imaging modality after a spinal trauma. High-risk factors that recommend imaging are, for instance, age 65…
Neuroimaging of Spinal Canal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is common and presents in a variety of forms. Symptomatic lumbar stenosis occurs in approximately 10% of the population and cervical stenosis in 9% over age 70. Imaging…
MR Imaging and Radiographic Imaging of Degenerative Spine Disorders and Spine Alignment
Advances in MR imaging technologies, as well as the widening of their availability, boosted their use in the diagnosis of spinal disorders and in the preoperative planning of spine surgeries….
The Degenerative Spine
Degenerative disease of the spine is a leading cause of back pain and radiculopathy, and is a frequent indication for spine MR imaging. Disc degeneration, disc protrusion/herniation, discarhtrosis, spinal canal…
Neuroimaging of Spinal Instability
The human spine is a complex biomechanical system composed of multiple articular structures controlled by muscles. Spine diseases are frequently related to a loss of stability. Dedicated imaging protocols have…
MR Imaging of the Spine: Where Are We Now?
Mario Muto, MD, Editor Spine pathologies are more and more frequently encountered in daily clinical practice, especially in western countries. The reason for this increase is twofold: sedentary lifestyle and…
Molecular Imaging of Brain Tumors Using Liposomal Contrast Agents and Nanoparticles
The first generation of cross-sectional brain imaging using computed tomography (CT), ultrasonography, and eventually MR imaging focused on determining structural or anatomic changes associated with brain disorders. The current state-of-the-art…
Pediatric Cerebellar Tumors
Cerebellar tumors are the most common group of solid tumors in children. MR imaging provides an important role in characterization of these lesions, surgical planning, and postsurgical surveillance. Preoperative imaging…
Adult Brain Tumors
Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (H-MRS) may be helpful in suggesting tumor histology and tumor grade and may better define tumor extension and the ideal site for biopsy compared with conventional…
