Outside the Medullary Epidural Tumor MRI Imaging Diagnosis

Author:LIU Yan-rong, SU Xue-juan, LIU Jin-lin

affiliation:Department of Radiology, The Second People's Hospital of Nanyang, Nanyang 473000, Henan Province ,China

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Abstract

Objective To explore the MRI features of epidural extramedullary tumors. Methods Clinical data and MRI manifestation of 25 cases of epidural extramedullary tumors were analysed. Results The MRI signal of epidural extramedullary tumors is complex, and each had its characteristics. Conclusion Most of the epidural extramedullary tumors were malignant tumor, in which metastatic tumors and lymphoma were common. Analyzed the MRI signal and enhanced signal characteristics, combined with clinical manifestations, can we make a correct diagnosis.

【Keyword】Epidural Tumor; MRI; Differential Diagnosis

【Chart number】R445.2;R73

【Document Identification Number】A

【DOI】10.3969/j.issn.1009-3257.2015.04.001