Comparative Analysis of MRI, X-Ray and CT in Diagnosis of Scheuermann Disease
- VernacularTitle:Scheuermann病MRI、X线及CT诊断的比较分析
- Author:
Ling LI
;
Liqi XU
;
Songsu WEN
;
Guimei WANG
;
Youhua CHENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
scheuermann disease;
spinal;
schmorl′s nodes;
wedge-shaped change
- From:
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal
2003;0(10):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study the imaging features of Scheuermann disease and compare the value of MRI, X-Ray and CT images in diagnosis of this disease. Methods The images of 14 Scheuermann disease patients were analyzed retrospectively. Results The pathological changed vertebraes have wedge-shaped changes in different degree. The edges of the vertebraes manifest roughness and have become step-shaped, or Schmorl′s nodes were demonstrated. Conclusion The multi-vertebraes wedge-shaped changes and the Schmorl′s nodes are the main imaging features of Scheuermann disease. The pathological change occurs in the different spine segments, and the imaging features are not completely same. X-Ray and MRI images are more important in diagnosis of this disease. MRI Multi-direction imaging displays clearly the Schmorl′s nodes, marrow dropsy, the fat accumulation and the intervertebral disc denaturation. What′s more important is that MRI has its own superiority in the differential diagnosis of this disease.
