Spinal Cord MRI Flashcards
1
Q
in which sequences is fat hyperintense?
A
T1 weighted
T2 weighted
2
Q
which sequence is essential to identify bone lesions?
A
stir
3
Q
what are some extradural lesions?
A
intervertebral disc disease
neoplasia
bone lesions
4
Q
what are some intradural but extramedullary lesions?
A
neoplasia
arachnoid diverticulum
herniated disc that ruptures dural membranes
hematoma/hemorrhage
5
Q
what are some intramedullary lesions?
A
fibrocartilagenous embolus
neoplasia
myelitis
hemorrhage/contusion/edema/gliosis
intramedullary disc extrusion
6
Q
what is T2* good for?
A
hemorrhage
mineralization
7
Q
on which sequences is CSF hyperintense?
A
T2 weighted
stir
