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Ron Gefen1, Mark E Schweitzer, Nogah Shabshin

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Radiology
  • Musculoskeletal Imaging
  • Spinal Imaging

Background:

  • Vertebral bone marrow T2 hyperintensity on pediatric cervical spine MRI can be mistaken for pathology.
  • These findings often lack clinical significance in children without suspicious conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically evaluate the locations and patterns of T2 hyperintensity in pediatric cervical spine bone marrow.
  • To correlate these findings with patient age.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 1.5 T cervical spine MRIs (C2-T3) in 82 children (aged 0-17).
  • Two musculoskeletal radiologists assessed frequency, intensity, and location of marrow T2 hyperintensity.
  • Scoring system used and correlated with patient age.

Main Results:

  • T2 hyperintensity observed in 56.1% of patients and 32.8% of vertebrae.
  • Most common in mid-cervical vertebrae (C4-C6), endosteally, and anteriorly.
  • No significant age correlation, but a trend towards increased prevalence during rapid growth (8-14 years).

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric cervical vertebral T2 hyperintensity is common, especially in the mid-cervical spine.
  • Findings peak slightly in adolescence and are likely related to rapid bone growth and kyphotic stress.