Imaging review of the atypical spinal epidural space pathologies.
Curr Probl Diagn Radiol
; 53(4): 507-516, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
Pathologies affecting the spinal epidural space (SES) comprise various abnormalities. However, they all have the potential to cause thecal sac narrowing or spinal cord compression. In this review, we group these pathologies into degenerative, infective, neoplastic, vascular, traumatic, and others, focusing on their imaging features. Degenerative pathologies of the SES range from disc to facet disease, with a particular emphasis on the less common degenerative pathologies in this review. Infective pathologies affecting the epidural space include spondylodiscitis and associated epidural phlegmon and abscess. Neoplasms arising from typical SES components include neurofibroma, hemangioma, and liposarcoma. MRI is the best modality to assess the anatomy and abnormalities of the epidural space. MRI, combined with computed tomography, or a radiograph, is useful for the evaluation of bones or radiopaque foreign bodies.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermedades de la Columna Vertebral
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Espacio Epidural
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Curr Probl Diagn Radiol
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos