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European Radiology
Published in: European Radiology 11/2004

01-11-2004 | Musculoskeletal

MR imaging of spinal infection: atypical features, interpretative pitfalls and potential mimickers

Authors: José M. Mellado, L. Pérez del Palomar, A. Camins, E. Salvadó, A. Ramos, A. Saurí

Published in: European Radiology | Issue 11/2004

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Abstract

The wide variability of MR features in spinal infection reflects rare distribution of discovertebral involvement, unexpected soft-tissue and bone abnormalities, unusual complications or uncommon pathogens. In addition, several degenerative and inflammatory entities can clinically and radiologically resemble spinal infection. In this pictorial review, we illustrate the various atypical features that may be found in MR imaging of spinal infection, with emphasis on interpretative pitfalls and common mimickers.
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Metadata
Title
MR imaging of spinal infection: atypical features, interpretative pitfalls and potential mimickers
Authors
José M. Mellado
L. Pérez del Palomar
A. Camins
E. Salvadó
A. Ramos
A. Saurí
Publication date
01-11-2004
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Radiology / Issue 11/2004
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-004-2310-8

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