Imaging Features and Diagnosis of Vertebral Hemangioma
- VernacularTitle:脊椎血管瘤的影像学表现及其诊断(附14例分析)
- Author:
Naixin QI
;
Qiujuan ZHANG
;
Xian ZHAO
;
Lifang SHI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
vertebra;
hemangioma;
radiography;
tomography,X-ray computerd;
magnetic resonance imaging
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
1991;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To analyse the features of vertebral hemangioma and inaging diagnostic value of vertebral hemangioma.Methods There were 14 cases with hemangioma proved by clinic and pathology.X-ray plain was performed in all cases,of which 9 cases were performed by CT scan and,only 6 cases were taken MR,and 2 cases had both CT and MR scan.Results The tumors were located in thoracic spine in 10 cases,in lumbar spine in 3 cases and in cervical spine in 1 case.8 cases showed typically fence-like or nest-like;the verterea were irregularly destroyed in 5 cases,of which 2 cases were associated with vertebrea collapsing.According to the features in plain film and CT scan,there were 2 cases misdiagnosed,but 6 cases were all made a correct diagnosis on the base of MR before surgry.Conclusion Typical vertebral hemangima can be diagnosed correctely according to plain film or CT while MR plays an important role in atypical cases.
