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Abnormal Conditions of the Diskovertebral Segment: MRI With Anatomic-Pathologic Correlation.
Daphne J Theodorou1, Stavroula J Theodorou2, Sachiko Kakitsubata3
1Department of Radiology, MRI-CT Unit, General Hospital-of Ioannina, Leof, Makrygianni, Ioannina, 45410 Greece.
AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|February 19, 2020
Summary
This review correlates lumbar intervertebral disk abnormalities with cadaveric anatomy. Understanding these pathologic conditions is key to diagnosing symptoms and utilizing MRI effectively.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Anatomy
- Pathology
Background:
- Lumbar intervertebral disk abnormalities are common causes of low back pain.
- Accurate diagnosis requires understanding the relationship between imaging findings and underlying pathology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the imaging appearance of lumbar intervertebral disk and diskovertebral segment abnormalities.
- To correlate these findings with anatomic-pathologic features in cadavers.
Main Methods:
- Anatomic-pathologic correlation using cadavers.
- Review of imaging characteristics of various disk pathologies.
Main Results:
- Detailed description of the appearance of diverse lumbar disk abnormalities.
- Demonstration of the link between specific pathologies and their imaging manifestations.
Conclusions:
- Familiarity with pathologic conditions of the intervertebral disk is crucial for symptom recognition.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) plays a vital role in evaluating these abnormalities and ruling out other causes of clinical symptoms.
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