Spinal cord compression MRI

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]

MRI Spine

• MRI spine is diagnostic of spinal cord compression.
• MRI is the best initial test when there is incomplete paralysis or CT is inconclusive.
• Patients who present with a tumor history should undergo MRI-enhanced imaging.
• Epidural abscess is best detected by MRI.
• FIndings include:
  • Extradural spinal hematoma
  • Abscess or tumor
  • Disk rupture
  • Spinal cord hemorrhage, contusion or edema.