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01-04-2008 | Diagnostic Neuroradiology

Intradural spinal tumors: current classification and MRI features

Authors: Kasim Abul-Kasim, Majda M. Thurnher, Paul McKeever, Pia C. Sundgren

Published in: Neuroradiology | Issue 4/2008

Abstract

The differential diagnosis of intradural spinal tumors is primarily based on location, but the clinical presentation, age, and gender of the patient are also important factors in determining the diagnosis. This comprehensive review focuses on the current classification, clinical symptoms, and MRI features of the more common intradural extramedullary and intramedullary neoplastic lesions. This review does not include extradural lesions.

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Title: Intradural spinal tumors: current classification and MRI features
Authors: Kasim Abul-Kasim
Majda M. Thurnher
Paul McKeever
Pia C. Sundgren
Publication date: 01-04-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Neuroradiology / Issue 4/2008
Print ISSN: 0028-3940
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1920
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00234-007-0345-7

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