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Spinal Cord Ischemia: Practical Imaging Tips, Pearls, and Pitfalls

2014; American Society of Neuroradiology; Volume: 36; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3174/ajnr.a4118

1936-959X

María Isabel Vargas, Joanna Gariani, Roman Sztajzel, Isabelle Barnaure-Nachbar, Bénédicte M. A. Delattre, Karl‐Olof Lövblad, Jean‐Louis Dietemann,

Spinal Cord Injury Research

SUMMARY: 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.