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Cervical neural foramina: correlative anatomic and MR imaging study.

L F Czervionke1, D L Daniels, P S Ho

  • 1Department of Radiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Milwaukee 53226.

Radiology
|December 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging using gradient-echo techniques and gadolinium contrast can effectively visualize cervical neural foramina. These methods highlight soft tissues and aid in diagnosing foraminal diseases.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Neuroimaging
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • Accurate diagnosis of cervical neural foramina diseases relies on understanding normal anatomy.
  • Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is a key tool for visualizing these structures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate MR imaging techniques for assessing the normal anatomy of cervical neural foramina.
  • To determine the utility of gradient-echo sequences and gadolinium contrast for foraminal evaluation.

Main Methods:

  • MR imaging of cervical neural foramina was performed on cadavers and healthy volunteers.
  • Images were correlated with cryomicrotome sections.
  • Gradient-echo pulse sequences and intravenous gadolinium diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (Gd-DTPA) were utilized.

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Main Results:

  • Gradient-echo techniques effectively highlight foraminal soft tissues against adjacent bone.
  • Intravenous Gd-DTPA enhances all foraminal soft tissues, including the dorsal root ganglion.
  • Nerve roots did not show enhancement with Gd-DTPA.

Conclusions:

  • Gradient-echo pulse sequences are valuable for assessing cervical neural foramina size and contents.
  • The use of Gd-DTPA in conjunction with gradient-echo sequences shows promise for evaluating cervical foraminal pathology.