Imaging Diagnosis of Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis Caused byLumbar Posterior Marginal Intraosseous Cartilaginous Node
- VernacularTitle:腰椎椎体后缘骨内软骨结节所致腰椎管狭窄症的影像诊断
- Author:
Yi ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
lumbar vertebrae;
cartilage;
spinal stenosis;
image diagnosis
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
1996;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To summarize the image diagnosis and treatnent of lumar spinal canal stenosis caused by lumbar posterior marginal intraosseous cartilaginous node(LPMN)and discuss its ralated pathogenic factors.Methods 16 cases of lumbar spinal canal stenosis caused by LPMN undergone susgical treatmeut from 1989 to 1999 were reviewed.Results The typical imaging findings included:(1)a defect in the posterior superior margin of the affected vertebral body,with sclerotic margin;(2)posterior to the defect,a bony fragment was seen protruding into the spinal canal;(3)compression of the dural sac and nerve root.Conclusion Imaging examniation can provide reliable evidence for diagnosis of lumbar spinal canal stenosis caused by lumbar posterior marginal intraosseous cartilagous node and is help planning treatment protocol.
