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Computed tomography of a post traumatic spinal arachnoid cyst
J J Teruel Agustin1, E Gómez Martinench, F Castanyer Corretger
1Department of Radiology, Hospital de Girona Alvarez de Castro, Girona, Spain.
Neuroradiology
|January 1, 1989
Summary
Post-traumatic spinal arachnoid cysts with bleeding can mimic hematomas on CT scans. CT myelography is crucial for accurate diagnosis by pinpointing the lesion
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Neuroradiology
- Spinal Imaging
Background:
- Post-traumatic spinal arachnoid cysts are rare but can present with significant complications.
- Hemorrhagic content within these cysts poses diagnostic challenges, mimicking other space-occupying lesions.
- Distinguishing between epidural/subdural hematomas and intra-arachnoid lesions is critical for appropriate management.