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Computed tomography and spinal dysraphism: clinical and phantom studies.

J H Scatliff, W D Bidgood, K Killebrew

    Neuroradiology
    |February 26, 1979
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    Computed tomography (CT) effectively assesses spinal dysraphic tissue, including osseous spurs and sacral lipomas. Air-filled spinal canals enhance CT visualization of these congenital abnormalities.

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    Area of Science:

    • Radiology
    • Neurology
    • Medical Imaging

    Background:

    • Spinal dysraphism encompasses a range of congenital conditions affecting the spine.
    • Accurate assessment of spinal dysraphic tissue is crucial for diagnosis and treatment planning.

    Observation:

    • Two cases highlight the utility of computed tomography (CT) in evaluating spinal dysraphic abnormalities.
    • CT successfully visualized osseous diastematomyelic spurs and identified a sacral lipoma.
    • Air myelography confirmed the lipoma and associated tethered cord in the second case.

    Findings:

    • CT phantom studies demonstrated that dysraphic tissues (fat, cartilage, fibrous tissue) are optimally visualized and quantified within an air-filled spinal canal.
    • Image quality is degraded by water (simulating cerebrospinal fluid) or metrizamide contrast agents.

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    Implications:

    • CT is a valuable tool for assessing spinal dysraphic tissue, offering detailed anatomical information.
    • The use of air as a contrast medium can improve CT detection and characterization of spinal dysraphic abnormalities.
    • These findings support the integration of CT into the diagnostic workup for spinal dysraphism.