Spinal cord ischemia: practical imaging tips, pearls, and pitfalls.

M I Vargas, J Gariani, R Sztajzel, I Barnaure-Nachbar, B M Delattre, K O Lovblad, J-L Dietemann

Journal: AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology 2015;36(5):825-30

PMID: 25324492

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Abstract

Ischemia of the spinal cord is a rare entity with a poor prognosis. Brain ischemia is no longer a diagnostic challenge; on the contrary, ischemia of the spinal cord remains difficult, particularly in children. In this article, we illustrate the principal causes in children and adults, clinical presentation, different techniques for the diagnosis by MR imaging (diffusion, spinal MR angiography, and 1.5 versus 3T), pathophysiology, and differential diagnosis. We will discuss current knowledge, perspectives, and pitfalls.

Address: From the Divisions of Neuroradiology (M.I.V., I.B.-N., K.O.L.) [email protected].; Radiology (J.G., B.M.D.).; Neurology (R.S.), Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland.; From the Divisions of Neuroradiology (M.I.V., I.B.-N., K.O.L.).; Division of Radiology (J.-L.D.), Strasbourg University Hospitals, Strasbourg, France.

DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.A4118

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MeSH Terms: Adult, Diagnosis, Differential, Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Humans, Neuroimaging, Spinal Cord Ischemia