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Cervical disk prolapse

O W Houser1, B M Onofrio, G M Miller

  • 1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN 55905, USA.

Mayo Clinic Proceedings
|October 1, 1995
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Computed tomographic myelography (CTM) is the most sensitive imaging method for detecting prolapsed cervical disks, though it has limitations in specificity. Further research is needed to compare CTM with magnetic resonance (MR) imaging for diagnosing cervical disk disease.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Radiology
  • Spinal Imaging

Background:

  • Degenerative cervical disk disease is a common cause of neurological deficits.
  • Accurate imaging is crucial for diagnosis and surgical planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To correlate computed tomographic myelography (CTM) findings with surgically and pathologically proven prolapsed cervical disks.
  • To evaluate the clinical relevance of CTM features in cervical disk disease.
  • To compare CTM with other cross-sectional imaging modalities.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 734 patients with suspected cervical disk disease undergoing CTM between 1986 and 1989.
  • Analysis of 297 patients with confirmed extruded cervical disks.
  • Review of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and plain computed tomography findings in a subset of patients.

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Main Results:

  • CTM identified over 90% of extruded cervical disks.
  • CTM could not differentiate between osteophytic cartilaginous caps and disks.
  • CTM failed to identify the source of cervical radiculopathy in 102 patients.
  • Other imaging modalities were less sensitive than CTM for detecting prolapsed disks.

Conclusions:

  • Imaging cervical disk prolapse remains challenging, with CTM offering the highest sensitivity but lacking specificity.
  • The limited number of MR studies precluded a definitive comparison with CTM.
  • CTM is a valuable tool for detecting prolapsed cervical disks, but interpretation requires careful consideration of its limitations.