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Metastatic disease of the spine

Authors: Cosma Andreula, Mario Murrone

Published in: European Radiology | Issue 3/2005

Abstract

Metastases of the spine occur in the spinal cord, dura extramedullary, epidural space, and vertebral bodies. Imaging modalities can be used to evaluate patient symptoms, screen and detect lesions, assess localization and the compartments involved (extradural, epidural, subdural, and paraspinal), and suggest therapeutic strategies. The suggested flow chart for metastases is (1) in asymptomatic patients suspected for metastases and (2) in the patient with neurological symptoms. Imaging modalities are indispensable in differential diagnosis because some nontumoral lesions can mimic metastases.

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Title: Metastatic disease of the spine
Authors: Cosma Andreula
Mario Murrone
Publication date: 01-03-2005
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Radiology / Issue 3/2005
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-004-2627-3

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