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MRI of spontaneous spinal cord infarction: serial changes in gadolinium-DTPA enhancement
H Hirono1, A Yamadori, M Komiyama
1Department of Neurology, Baba Memorial Hospital, Osaka, Japan.
Neuroradiology
|January 1, 1992
Abstract:
Spinal cord infarcts are rare. We report serial MRI studies of a patient with a clinically diagnosed spontaneous spinal cord infarct. The usefulness of gadolinium diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid-dimeglumine (Gd-DTPA) enhancement is also discussed. Serial MRI with Gd-DTPA is useful to diagnose the spinal cord infarction.
Insights
Spinal cord infarcts are uncommon neurological events. Serial Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with gadolinium diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid-dimeglumine (Gd-DTPA) enhancement aids in diagnosing these rare spinal cord infarctions.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Radiology
- Neuroimaging
Background:
- Spinal cord infarcts represent a rare category of ischemic stroke affecting the spinal cord.
- Accurate and timely diagnosis is crucial for patient management and outcomes.
Observation:
- This report details serial Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) findings in a patient with a clinically diagnosed spontaneous spinal cord infarct.
- The study specifically evaluates the utility of gadolinium diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid-dimeglumine (Gd-DTPA) contrast enhancement in MRI.
Findings:
- Serial MRI, particularly with Gd-DTPA enhancement, proved instrumental in diagnosing the spinal cord infarction.
- The enhancement patterns observed over time provided key diagnostic information.
Implications:
- This case highlights the diagnostic value of advanced MRI techniques in rare neurological conditions.
- Understanding the role of Gd-DTPA enhancement can improve the diagnostic accuracy of spinal cord infarcts.