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Imaging of Spinal Metastatic Disease
Joint Authors
Salzman, Karen L.
Shah, Lubdha M.
Source
International Journal of Surgical Oncology
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-11-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Metastases to the spine can involve the bone, epidural space, leptomeninges, and spinal cord.
The spine is the third most common site for metastatic disease, following the lung and the liver.
Approximately 60–70% of patients with systemic cancer will have spinal metastasis.
Materials/Methods.
This is a review of the imaging techniques and typical imaging appearances of spinal metastatic disease.
Conclusions.
Awareness of the different manifestations of spinal metastatic disease is essential as the spine is the most common site of osseous metastatic disease.
Imaging modalities have complimentary roles in the evaluation of spinal metastatic disease.
CT best delineates osseous integrity, while MRI is better at assessing soft tissue involvement.
Physiologic properties, particularly in treated disease, can be evaluated with other imaging modalities such as FDG PET and advanced MRI sequences.
Imaging plays a fundamental role in not only diagnosis but also treatment planning of spinal metastatic disease.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shah, Lubdha M.& Salzman, Karen L.. 2011. Imaging of Spinal Metastatic Disease. International Journal of Surgical Oncology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shah, Lubdha M.& Salzman, Karen L.. Imaging of Spinal Metastatic Disease. International Journal of Surgical Oncology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Shah, Lubdha M.& Salzman, Karen L.. Imaging of Spinal Metastatic Disease. International Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-12.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-497369