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Recognition of cervical soft disk herniation by contrast-enhanced CT
AJNR. American Journal of Neuroradiology
|May 1, 1983
Summary
High-resolution computed tomography (CT) with contrast enhancement effectively diagnosed cervical disk herniation. This imaging technique visualized disk protrusion and filling defects, proving valuable in patient diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Neurology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Cervical disk herniation is a common condition requiring accurate diagnosis.
- Conventional diagnostic methods may have limitations in visualizing herniated disks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of high-resolution computed tomography (CT) with intravenous contrast enhancement for diagnosing cervical disk herniation.
- To assess the added value of combining CT with intrathecal metrizamide in challenging cases.
Main Methods:
- Patients with suspected cervical disk herniation underwent high-resolution CT with intravenous contrast.
- In select cases, CT was combined with intrathecal metrizamide administration.
- Conventional myelography was also considered for comparison.
Main Results:
- High-resolution CT with contrast enhancement successfully diagnosed thirteen cases of herniated disks.
- The technique visualized disk protrusion, displacement, and epidural filling defects.
- The combination of intrathecal metrizamide and CT proved most valuable in cases not clearly diagnosed by other methods.
Conclusions:
- High-resolution CT with intravenous contrast is a valuable tool for diagnosing cervical disk herniation.
- The combined use of intrathecal metrizamide and CT offers enhanced diagnostic capabilities for complex cases.