Magnetic resonance imaging of spinal cord vascular malformations with an emphasis on the cervical spine.
Publication/Presentation Date
2-1-2001
Abstract
Spinal vascular malformations (AVMs) are rare but important causes of treatable myelopathies. Recent advances in the interventional neuroradiology and neurosurgical techniques have improved the delineation and classification of these heterogeneous lesions. Because MR imaging usually is the first screening test for patients with myelopathy, the neuroradiologist must have a high level of knowledge of the common imaging characteristics of these lesions. This article reviews MR angiographic literature about spinal AVMs, Type I-IV AVMs and cervical Type I AVMs, describes their pathophysiology and common imaging characteristics, and elaborates on differences in cervical location from more typical positions.
Volume
11
Issue
1
First Page
111
Last Page
129
ISSN
1052-5149
Published In/Presented At
Bemporad, J. A., & Sze, G. (2001). Magnetic resonance imaging of spinal cord vascular malformations with an emphasis on the cervical spine. Neuroimaging clinics of North America, 11(1), viii–129.
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
11331230
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article