Computerized tomography of the spine in the evaluation of multiple myeloma

Computed Tomography (CT) of the spine was performed on 17 patients with myeloma in order to assess the role of the technique in recognizing and evaluating the extent of the lesions. Myelomatous lesions followed two patterns at CT: first of all, multiple focal lesions, whose density is either solid,...

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Published in:	Radiologia medica Vol. 75; no. 4; p. 291
Main Authors:	Pozzi Mucelli, R S, Pozzi Mucelli, F, Morassi, P, Gozzi, G, Magnaldi, S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Italian
Published:	Italy 01-04-1988
Subjects:	Humans Multiple Myeloma - diagnostic imaging Multiple Myeloma - pathology Neoplasm Staging Spinal Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Spinal Neoplasms - pathology Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:	Computed Tomography (CT) of the spine was performed on 17 patients with myeloma in order to assess the role of the technique in recognizing and evaluating the extent of the lesions. Myelomatous lesions followed two patterns at CT: first of all, multiple focal lesions, whose density is either solid, liquid, or fatty; second, an extensive pattern involving the spongiosa of the vertebra, including the posterior arch. CT detected more lesions than conventional radiology; furthermore, the extent of the lesions was much better demonstrated by CT. CT should thus be performed: a) in case of pain and/or neurological findings in negative radiological examinations; b) to evaluate the extent of myelomatous lesions (mainly in the spine); c) in solitary myeloma CT may be performed on different bone segments with clinical symptomatology but normal X-ray findings.
ISSN:	0033-8362