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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Radiology
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Epidural spinal cord compression (ESCC) is a significant cause of disability in cancer patients, necessitating early detection for optimal outcomes.
  • Total spine MRI is a key imaging modality for diagnosing ESCC, especially in emergent oncologic settings, but its diagnostic yield requires further evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the frequency of positive findings for ESCC using total spine MRI in a tertiary cancer center.
  • To identify risk factors associated with ESCC in oncology patients undergoing total spine MRI.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis of 300 total spine MRI examinations performed over 3 years for ESCC assessment in oncology patients.
  • Review of clinical data including demographics, tumor pathology, TNM stage, ESCC grade, symptoms, prior treatments, and imaging findings.
  • Statistical analysis using Wilcoxon rank sum test, Pearson's chi-squared test, and Fisher's exact test to assess associations with ESCC.

Main Results:

  • ESCC was detected in 6.0% of total spine MRI examinations (18 out of 300).
  • Significant associations with ESCC included advanced TNM stage, prior radiotherapy, decompression surgery, recent chemotherapy, and presence of bone metastases on CT.
  • No ESCC cases were observed in patients without prior bone metastases on CT or those with less than Stage IV disease; patient symptoms did not correlate with ESCC.

Conclusions:

  • The diagnostic yield of total spine MRI for ESCC in oncology patients is relatively low.
  • Refining patient selection criteria for total spine MRI may enhance its diagnostic utility for ESCC.
  • Patients with advanced-stage disease, prior spinal interventions, and bone metastases are at higher risk for ESCC.