MR imaging of spinal infection: atypical features, interpretative pitfalls and potential mimickers

The wide variability of MR features in spinal infection reflects rare distribution of discovertebral involvement, unexpected soft-tissue and bone abnormalities, unusual complications or uncommon pathogens. In addition, several degenerative and inflammatory entities can clinically and radiologically...

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Published in:	European radiology Vol. 14; no. 11; pp. 1980 - 1989
Main Authors:	Mellado, Jos M., P rez del Palomar, L., Camins, A., Salvad, E., Ramos, A., Saur, A.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Heidelberg Springer Nature B.V 01-11-2004
Subjects:	Surgery
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Summary:	The wide variability of MR features in spinal infection reflects rare distribution of discovertebral involvement, unexpected soft-tissue and bone abnormalities, unusual complications or uncommon pathogens. In addition, several degenerative and inflammatory entities can clinically and radiologically resemble spinal infection. In this pictorial review, we illustrate the various atypical features that may be found in MR imaging of spinal infection, with emphasis on interpretative pitfalls and common mimickers.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
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ISSN:	0938-7994 1432-1084
DOI:	10.1007/s00330-004-2310-8