Imaging basis of disc space infection.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-1993
Abstract
Infective spondylitis, the combined infection of the osseous vertebral structures and disc space, constitutes 2% to 4% of all cases of osteomyelitis, and is increasing in prevalence. Differences in clinical and imaging presentation between children and adults are explained by developmental anatomic differences. Radiographic evaluation of infective spondylitis has previously included plain films, CT scans and nuclear imaging. However, MRI is emerging as the most sensitive and specific modality for early detection of pyogenic and nonpyogenic infections and their complications, as well as in follow-up evaluation. Degenerative disc disease, seronegative spondyloarthropathies, and spondyloarthropathy associated with long-term hemodialysis may mimic the imaging abnormalities of infective spondylitis.
Volume
14
Issue
6
First Page
437
Last Page
445
ISSN
0887-2171
Published In/Presented At
Rothman, M. I., & Zoarski, G. H. (1993). Imaging basis of disc space infection. Seminars in ultrasound, CT, and MR, 14(6), 437–445. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0887-2171(05)80037-x
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
8297636
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article