General Spine

Matthew, B., Cherno, M.D.
David, H., Uhrbrock, MD, Non ASSR Member
Lisa, Yang, MD, Non ASSR Member
Carlos, Perez, MD, Non ASSR Member
Scott, Haynes, MD, Non ASSR Member

Poster

Purpose

SYNOPSIS:
There are a myriad of lesions that occur in and around the spinal cord. Properly localizing these lesions as being intramedullary, extramedullary/intradural and extradural is of paramount importance in narrowing the differential diagnosis. We provide a pictorial review of the anatomical spaces of the spine followed by the various pathologic lesions that occur within these spaces to assist with differential diagnosis.

A retrospective review of imaging studies at our institution was undertaken to find a multitude of spinal neoplastic, infectious, degenerative, vascular and inflammatory lesions. These cases were divided into intramedullary, extramedullary/intradural and extradural lesions based on the imaging findings. Other imaging characteristics are also provided to further narrow the differential diagnosis. Clinical information is included when applicable to support the imaging findings. Pathologic confirmation is provided when possible.

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