MRI Diagnosis of Intraspinal Epidermoid Cyst
- VernacularTitle:椎管内胆脂瘤MRI诊断
- Author:
Liya SI
;
Tao LIU
;
Guozhong CHEN
;
Bo CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
spine;
spinal canal;
epidermoid cyst;
MR imaging
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2001;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To improve the recognition and MRI diagnosis for intraspinal epidermoid cyst. Methods MRI appearances of 20 cases with histologically confirmed intraspinal epidermoid cyst in the spinal canal were analyzed.Results The lesions were ovoid in 15 cases.The lesions were low signal intensity on T1WI and high signal intensity on T2WI with smooth border,there were no enhancement on contrast-enhanced scan,5 lesions appeared as irregular shape.3 cases showed circular enhancement.Conclusion MRI is of important value in diagnosis of localization and quality of intraspinal epidermoid cyst.
