Magnetic resonance imaging of tuberculous spondylitis.
Orthopedics
; 26(1): 69-73, 2003 Jan.
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| ID: mdl-12555837
ABSTRACT
The clinical and imaging findings of patients with a confirmed diagnosis of tuberculous spondylitis were retrospectively analyzed to assess the diagnostic value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and determine the different patterns of spine involvement. Fifty-three patients with plain radiographs and MRI of the entire spinal column were included in the study. Sagittal T1- and T2-weighted MRIs of the entire spine and axial T1- and T2-weighted MRIs at the levels of interest were retrospectively evaluated. Plain radiographic correlation was obtained in all patients. The lower thoracic and thoracolumbar spine was the most commonly involved region. Magnetic resonance imaging is effective in the early diagnosis of tuberculous spondylitis. It also detects lesions, which may not be apparent on plain radiographs.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Vértebras Torácicas
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Tuberculosis de la Columna Vertebral
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Imagen por Resonancia Magnética
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Evaluation_studies
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Observational_studies
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Screening_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Orthopedics
Año:
2003
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Turquía