Investigation on the Diagnostic Value of CT and CTM in the Intravertebral Tumors / 中国医师杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the value of Computed Tomography Myelography(CTM) and CT in diagnosis of in intravertebral tumors.Methods 35 tumors in the canales spinalis examined by CTM and CT and confirmed by surgical-pathologic results were retrospectively analyzed.Results 10 intramedullary(28 6%),15 intradural extramedullary(42 9%) ,8 intradural(22 9%) and 2 intra-extradural tumors(5 7%) were diagnosed respectively by CTM and CT.Conclusion CTM and plain and enhancement CT scanning can reveal the features of every kind of tumors in the canales spinalis and determine correctly respective position and nature.