MR imaging of thoracic extradural arachnoid cysts

Linda Gray, William T. Djang, Allan H. Friedman

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Abstract

Two extradural arachnoid cysts of the thoracic spine were studied with magnetic resonance imaging, myelography, and CT. Magnetic resonance imaging correctly characterized the extradural location of the cysts as well as the cyst contents as CSF, thus establishing the diagnosis. Magnetic resonance is helpful in the assessment of the extent of cord atrophy and myelomalacia and may be of predictive value in the postoperative prognosis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)646-648
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Computer Assisted Tomography
Volume12
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1988
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Magnetic resonance imaging
  • Spine, abnormalities
  • Spine, cysts

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