Two cases in which 3D MRI was used to differentiate between a disc mass that mimics a tumor and neurinoma

Two cases in which 3D MRI was used to differentiate between a disc mass that mimics a tumor and neurinoma

Abstract Background Since disc sequestration that mimics a tumor is rare and sometimes presents with an atypical appearance upon magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), it is often confused with other more common epidural and intradural neoplasms, particularly neurinoma. Open surgery is necessary due to t...

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Main Authors: Jingyu Jia, Qiangqiang Wei, Tianlong Wu, Dingwen He, Xigao Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Lumbar disc herniation
3D fast-field echo with water selective excitation
Disc sequestration
Mimicking tumor
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-018-2070-2

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