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Differentiation of vertebral osteomyelitis and tuberculous spondylitis by magnetic resonance imaging
- Source :
- International Orthopaedics; October 1995, Vol. 19 Issue: 5 p319-322, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 1995
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Abstract
- Twenty patients with vertebral osteomyelitis and 18 with tuberculous spondylitis were investigated by magnetic resonance imaging to identify the distinguishing features. The number of vertebral bodies involved was less in vertebral osteomyelitis than in tuberculous spondylitis, and the paravertebral abscesses were smaller. The magnetic resonance intensity of the involved vertebral bodies was more homogeneous in vertebral osteomyelitis than in tuberculous spondylitis. Rim enhancement with Gadolinium-DTPA was less frequent in vertebral osteomyelitis. The differentiation of the two conditions by MRI was helpful in establishing the correct diagnosis of the infection.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03412695 and 14325195
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- International Orthopaedics
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs15079111
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00181119