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Effects of Interval Exercise Training on Serum Biochemistry and Bone Mineral Density in Dogs. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11092528. [PMID: 34573494 PMCID: PMC8468388 DOI: 10.3390/ani11092528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Simple Summary In this study, six male beagle dogs underwent 12 weeks of interval exercise following the Frequency, Intensity, Time/duration, Type, Volume, and Progression (FITT-VP) training principle. The heart rate (HR) response was measured during the entire exercise period, and changes in bone mineral density (BMD), muscle volume (MV), and hematology and serum biomarkers were evaluated at the pre-exercise training period and post-exercise training period. We showed that exercise training increased BMD in the femur and serum total alkaline phosphatase (TALP), aspartate aminotransferase, and creatine kinase levels. In addition, our data suggest a positive correlation between BMD and TALP, demonstrating that increased TALP might be an important contributing factor for enhancing BMD with physical training in dogs. Abstract Exercise has been suggested as a powerful intervention for health care and fitness management in humans; however, few studies have demonstrated the benefits of exercise training in dogs. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of exercise training on heart rate (HR), bone mineral density (BMD), muscle volume (MV), and hematological and serum biomarkers in dogs. Six healthy beagles completed the interval treadmill exercise, developed on the basis of the FITT principle, two times a week for 12 weeks. To evaluate the physiological parameters, the HR values were analyzed using the Polar H10 system during the entire exercise period. At pre-and post-exercise, quantitative computed tomography and hematological and serum biochemical parameters were analyzed. The interval exercise resulted in a normal HR response and no adverse behavioral or physiological effects on the dogs. We showed that exercise improved BMD in the femur (541.6 ± 16.7 vs. 610.2 ± 27.8 HA, p < 0.01) and increased serum total alkaline phosphatase (TALP; 68.6 ± 9.2 vs. 81.3 ± 17.2, p < 0.01), aspartate aminotransferase (23.5 ± 1.0 vs. 33.5 ± 1.6, p < 0.01), and creatine kinase (114.8 ± 5.3 vs. 214.0 ± 20.8, p < 0.01) levels. There was a positive relationship between BMD and TALP (femur: r = 0.760, p = 0.004; vertebrae: r = 0.637; p = 0.025). Our findings suggest that interval exercise training is beneficial to increase BMD in the femur, and an increased TALP level would be a concomitant mechanism for enhancing BMD with exercise in dogs.
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Ruiz Santiago F, Láinez Ramos-Bossini AJ, Wáng YXJ, López Zúñiga D. The role of radiography in the study of spinal disorders. Quant Imaging Med Surg 2020; 10:2322-2355. [PMID: 33269230 DOI: 10.21037/qims-20-1014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Despite the growing use of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the study of spinal disorders, radiography still plays an important role in many conditions affecting the spine. However, the study and interpretation of spine radiograph is receiving less attention and radiologists are increasingly unfamiliar with the typical findings in normal and pathologic conditions of the spine. The aim of this article is to review the radiologic indications of radiograph in different pathologic conditions that affect the spine, including congenital, traumatic, degenerative, inflammatory, infectious and tumour disorders, as well as their main radiographic manifestations.
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- Fernando Ruiz Santiago
- Department of Radiology, Neuro-traumatology Hospital, Hospital Virgen de las Nieves, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Radiology, Neuro-traumatology Hospital, Hospital Virgen de las Nieves, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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Manhas NS, Salehi S, Joyce P, Guermazi A, Ahmadzadehfar H, Gholamrezanezhad A. PET/Computed Tomography Scans and PET/MR Imaging in the Diagnosis and Management of Musculoskeletal Diseases. PET Clin 2020; 15:535-545. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cpet.2020.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Batouli A, Gholamrezanezhad A, Petrov D, Rudkin S, Matcuk G, Jadvar H. Management of Primary Osseous Spinal Tumors with PET. PET Clin 2018; 14:91-101. [PMID: 30420225 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpet.2018.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Knowledge of the PET imaging findings of osseous spinal neoplasms is essential, because they are common incidental findings on PET scans done for staging of unrelated primary malignancies. Additionally, PET can help differentiate lesions that are not clearly defined by anatomic modalities alone. PET can also be used for follow-up of aggressive tumors to assess response to treatment, often proving superior to CT or MR imaging alone for this purpose. This review discusses the role of PET/CT and PET/MR imaging in the diagnosis and management of primary benign and malignant osseous tumors of the spine.
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- Ali Batouli
- Department of Radiology, Division of Neuroradiology, Oregon Health and Science University, 8833 Southwest 30th Avenue, Portland, OR 97219, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 2250 Alcazar Street, CSC 102, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Allegheny Health Network, 320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Allegheny Health Network, 320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 2250 Alcazar Street, CSC 102, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 2250 Alcazar Street, CSC 102, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA; Department of Radiology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 2250 Alcazar Street, CSC 102, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA
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McNaught KA, Morris J, Lazzerini K, Millins C, José‐López R. Spinal extradural T-cell lymphoma with paraneoplastic hypereosinophilia in a dog: clinicopathological features, treatment, and outcome. Clin Case Rep 2018; 6:999-1005. [PMID: 29881551 PMCID: PMC5986171 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.1503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2018] [Accepted: 03/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Spinal lymphoma is a rare manifestation of a common canine hematopoietic neoplasia. Description of treatment, outcome, and MRI features are scarce. The latter can be heterogeneous, stressing the importance of lesion excision and analysis. Clinicians should also be aware of hypereosinophilia as accompanying paraneoplastic syndrome and its potential prognostic implications.
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- Katie A. McNaught
- Small Animal HospitalSchool of Veterinary MedicineCollege of Medical Veterinary and Life SciencesUniversity of GlasgowBearsden RoadGlasgowG61 1QHUK
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- Small Animal HospitalSchool of Veterinary MedicineCollege of Medical Veterinary and Life SciencesUniversity of GlasgowBearsden RoadGlasgowG61 1QHUK
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- Small Animal HospitalSchool of Veterinary MedicineCollege of Medical Veterinary and Life SciencesUniversity of GlasgowBearsden RoadGlasgowG61 1QHUK
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- Division of Pathology, Public Health and Disease InvestigationSchool of Veterinary MedicineCollege of Medical Veterinary and Life SciencesUniversity of GlasgowBearsden RoadGlasgowG61 1QHUK
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- Small Animal HospitalSchool of Veterinary MedicineCollege of Medical Veterinary and Life SciencesUniversity of GlasgowBearsden RoadGlasgowG61 1QHUK
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Cheon B, Park S, Lee SK, Park JG, Cho KO, Choi J. Variation of canine vertebral bone architecture in computed tomography. J Vet Sci 2018; 19:145-150. [PMID: 28693309 PMCID: PMC5799392 DOI: 10.4142/jvs.2018.19.1.145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2017] [Revised: 05/13/2017] [Accepted: 06/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Focal vertebral bone density changes were assessed in vertebral computed tomography (CT) images obtained from clinically healthy dogs without diseases that affect bone density. The number, location, and density of lesions were determined. A total of 429 vertebral CT images from 20 dogs were reviewed, and 99 focal vertebral changes were identified in 14 dogs. Focal vertebral bone density changes were mainly found in thoracic vertebrae (29.6%) as hyperattenuating (86.9%) lesions. All focal vertebral changes were observed at the vertebral body, except for a single hyperattenuating change in one thoracic transverse process. Among the hyperattenuating changes, multifocal changes (53.5%) were more common than single changes (46.5%). Most of the hypoattenuating changes were single (92.3%). Eight dogs, 40% of the 20 dogs in the study and 61.6% of the 13 dogs showing focal vertebral changes in the thoracic vertebra, had hyperattenuating changes at the 7th or 8th thoracic vertebra. Our results indicate that focal changes in vertebral bone density are commonly identified on vertebral CT images in healthy dogs, and these changes should be taken into consideration on interpretation of CT images.
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- Byunggyu Cheon
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
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Percutaneous Vertebroplasty Combined with Transcatheter Arterial Infusion/Chemoembolization for the Treatment of Spinal Metastases. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY 2017. [DOI: 10.5812/iranjradiol.13786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Rasselet B, Larbi A, Viala P, Molinari N, Tetreau R, Faruch-Bilfeld M, Taourel P, Cyteval C. Prevalence and characteristics of intravertebral enhancement on contrast-enhanced CT scans in cancer patients. Eur J Radiol 2016; 86:1-5. [PMID: 28027734 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2016.10.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2016] [Revised: 07/13/2016] [Accepted: 10/26/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN This was a single center, retrospective observational study. OBJECTIVE to investigate-in a cancer population-the prevalence and hallmarks of intravertebral enhancement (IVE) detected on contrast-enhanced CT. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Intravertebral enhancements secondary to iodinated contrast stagnation have been described. Cancer patients have an increased risk of perivertebral venous thrombosis or stenosis secondary to several risk factors (cancer or drug induced hypercoagulability, deterioration of venous flow linked to catheter insertion, prolonged immobilization). In case of a high density lesion identified on CT, the diagnostic choice between metastasis and contrast media within bone marrow vessels may be an issue, especially as oncologic follow-up CT scans are usually performed with contrast medium injection. METHODS 2572 contrast-enhanced body CT scans performed in cancer patients over 3 months in the medical imaging department of a university hospital were retrospectively reviewed. IVE was sought when paravertebral venous collateral circulation was detected and bone metastasis ruled out and classified as linear or nodular. Their locations within vertebra, their relation to the injection side and the predominant collateral venous network side were evaluated. RESULTS Sixty-seven (2.8%) patients had a collateral paravertebral venous system and among them 21 had IVE (37%). There were 208 IVE locations involving 75 vertebrae. 199 IVE were linear-shaped (95.7%) and 9 nodular-shaped (4.3%). 80.8% were located between C6 and T4. 88.9% were localized in the vertebral body. 73.1% were located medially or ipsilateral to the injection side. CONCLUSION Intravertebral enhancement is found in 37% of the patients with paraspinal collateral venous circulation when a CT scan is performed for cancer. The ipsilateral or medial position of the IVE relative to the injection side and the side of the dominant perivertebral venous system, and the possibility of connecting the IVE to a paravertebral vein may be in favor of vascular opacification.
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- Benjamin Rasselet
- Medical Imaging Department and Biostatistics Department, Montpellier University Hospital, 191 Avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34 295 Montpellier Cedex 5, France
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- Medical Imaging Department, Nimes University Hospital, 4 rue du Professeur Robert Debré, 30029 Nîmes, France
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- Medical Imaging Department, Nimes University Hospital, 4 rue du Professeur Robert Debré, 30029 Nîmes, France
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- Biostatistics Department, Montpellier University Hospital, 191 Avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34 295 Montpellier Cedex 5, France
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- Medical Imaging Department, Montpellier Cancer Institute (ICM), 208 Avenue des Apothicaires, 34298 Montpellier Cedex 5, France
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- Medical Imaging Department, Toulouse University Hospital, Place du Docteur Baylac, 31059 Toulouse Cedex 9, France
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- Medical Imaging Department and Biostatistics Department, Montpellier University Hospital, 191 Avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34 295 Montpellier Cedex 5, France
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- Medical Imaging Department and Biostatistics Department, Montpellier University Hospital, 191 Avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, 34 295 Montpellier Cedex 5, France.
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Amini B, Yellapragada S, Shah S, Rohren E, Vikram R. State-of-the-Art Imaging and Staging of Plasma Cell Dyscrasias. Radiol Clin North Am 2016; 54:581-96. [PMID: 27153790 DOI: 10.1016/j.rcl.2015.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Monoclonal gammopathy of unknown significance (MGUS) is a clinically asymptomatic premalignant clonal plasma cell or lymphoplasmacytic proliferative disorder. Smoldering multiple myeloma, also called asymptomatic multiple myeloma, is an intermediate stage between MGUS and symptomatic multiple myeloma. As the name implies, extraosseous or extramedullary myeloma refers to the presence of myeloma deposits outside the skeletal system. Waldenström macroglobulinemia is a distinct subtype of plasma cell dyscrasia characterized by lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma in the bone marrow with an associated IgM monoclonal gammopathy. Amyloidosis is a condition characterized by extracellular deposition of fibrils composed of a variety of normal serum proteins.
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- Behrang Amini
- Musculoskeletal Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Hematology & Oncology, Medicine, Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center, Baylor College of Medicine, 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Diagnostic Radiology, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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- Nuclear Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Abdominal Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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Allett B, Hecht S. MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING FINDINGS IN THE SPINE OF SIX DOGS DIAGNOSED WITH LYMPHOMA. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2016; 57:154-61. [PMID: 26765833 DOI: 10.1111/vru.12340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2015] [Revised: 10/19/2015] [Accepted: 10/27/2015] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Lymphoma is one of the most common neoplasms in the dog. Despite its prevalence and the increasing use of advanced diagnostic imaging in veterinary patients only few reports of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in spinal lymphoma have been published to date. The purpose of this retrospective case series study was to describe the MRI findings in dogs with confirmed lymphoma affecting the spine and/or paraspinal soft tissues. Medical records were searched for patients that had MRI of the spine and a diagnosis of lymphoma during the period of 2005-2015. Data recorded from retrieved MRI studies were presence of focal or multifocal disease, structures involved, and signal characteristics on T2-W, short tau inversion recovery (STIR), and T1-W sequences prior to and following intravenous contrast medium administration. Six dogs met the inclusion criteria. Common findings included multifocal disease (4/6), vertebral involvement (5/6), spinal cord compression (4/6), and involvement of more than one spinal compartment (medullary cavity, vertebral canal, paraspinal soft tissues) (6/6). Vertebral changes were confined to the medullary cavity without evidence of cortical osteolysis. There was questionable involvement of the spinal cord in one case. All spinal and paraspinal lesions identified were T2-W isointense to hyperintense, STIR hyperintense, T1-W hypointense to isointense, and showed variable moderate to strong contrast enhancement. Additional lesions identified were enlarged intraabdominal lymph nodes, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, and a splenic nodule. The STIR and T1-W postcontrast sequences were subjectively the most useful in identification of the spinal and paraspinal lesions.
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- Brian Allett
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Knoxville, TN
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Knoxville, TN
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Kim YK, Sung YM, Hwang KH, Cho EK, Choi HY. Pseudopathologic vertebral body enhancement in the presence of superior vena cava obstruction on computed tomography. Spine J 2015; 15:1295-301. [PMID: 24113676 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2013.07.440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2012] [Revised: 06/27/2013] [Accepted: 07/13/2013] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Superior vena cava (SVC) obstruction can cause the development of collateral vessels. During contrast-enhanced thoracic computed tomography (CT), contrast material may reflux into the collaterals such as paravertebral venous plexus. However, an unusual pseudopathologic vertebral body enhancement on CT in the presence of SVC obstruction has not been studied previously. PURPOSE To demonstrate clinical presentation and imaging findings of pseudopathologic vertebral body enhancement in patients with SVC obstruction. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective study of diagnostic CT images examined at our clinic. PATIENT SAMPLE From March, 2009 to September, 2012, a retrospective radiologic database review was performed to identify patients with obstruction of SVC causing contrast reflux into collateral vessels and presented with an unusual vertebral body enhancement on thoracic CT. Thirteen patients (11 men, mean age 51.4 years) with vertebral body enhancement were enrolled. OUTCOME MEASURES Enhancement patterns of vertebral bodies were classified as nodular enhancement with round shape occupying less than one-third of vertebral body or polygonal enhancement occupying greater than or equal to one-third of vertebral body on axial image. The locations of enhanced areas within vertebral bodies were described using right lateral/central/left lateral, anterior/posterior, and upper/middle/lower in the x-, y-, or z-axis directions, respectively. MATERIALS AND METHODS Enhancement patterns, locations, and the presence of a connection between vertebral body enhancement and the paravertebral venous plexus were evaluated. RESULTS A total of 39 vertebral body enhancements were found in the 13 patients, involving cervical (n=12), thoracic (n=25), or lumbar (n=2) vertebrae. Vertebral body enhancements showed a nodular (n=19) or a polygonal (n=20) pattern. The central portions of vertebral bodies were more frequently involved. The connection to the paravertebral venous plexus was observed in 34 lesions (87.2%). CONCLUSIONS Patients with SVC obstruction with extensive collateral vessels might exhibit a pseudopathologic vertebral enhancement. They tended to involve the central portion of the vertebral body, and most of them showed connection to the paravertebral venous plexus.
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- Yoon Kyung Kim
- Department of Radiology, Gil Hospital, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, 21, Namdong-daero, 774 beon-gil, Namdong-gu, Incheon 405-760, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Gil Hospital, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, 21, Namdong-daero, 774 beon-gil, Namdong-gu, Incheon 405-760, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Gil Hospital, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, 21, Namdong-daero, 774 beon-gil, Namdong-gu, Incheon 405-760, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gil Hospital, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, 21, Namdong-daero, 774 beon-gil, Namdong-gu, Incheon 405-760, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Gil Hospital, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, 21, Namdong-daero, 774 beon-gil, Namdong-gu, Incheon 405-760, Republic of Korea
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Borghei-Razavi H, Daabak KM, Bakhti S, Schick U. Primary epidural liposarcoma of the cervical spine: Technical case report and review of the literature. INTERDISCIPLINARY NEUROSURGERY-ADVANCED TECHNIQUES AND CASE MANAGEMENT 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inat.2014.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Gaudino S, Martucci M, Colantonio R, Lozupone E, Visconti E, Leone A, Colosimo C. A systematic approach to vertebral hemangioma. Skeletal Radiol 2015; 44:25-36. [PMID: 25348558 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-014-2035-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2014] [Revised: 10/01/2014] [Accepted: 10/08/2014] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Vertebral hemangiomas (VHs) are a frequent and often incidental finding on computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the spine. When their imaging appearance is "typical" (coarsened vertical trabeculae on radiographic and CT images, hyperintensity on T1- and T2-weighted MR images), the radiological diagnosis is straightforward. Nonetheless, VHs might also display an "atypical" appearance on MR imaging because of their histological features (amount of fat, vessels, and interstitial edema). Although the majority of VHs are asymptomatic and quiescent lesions, they can exhibit active behaviors, including growing quickly, extending beyond the vertebral body, and invading the paravertebral and/or epidural space with possible compression of the spinal cord and/or nerve roots ("aggressive" VHs). These "atypical" and "aggressive" VHs are a radiological challenge since they can mimic primary bony malignancies or metastases. CT plays a central role in the workup of atypical VHs, being the most appropriate imaging modality to highlight the polka-dot appearance that is representative of them. When aggressive VHs are suspected, both CT and MR are needed. MR is the best imaging modality to characterize the epidural and/or soft-tissue component, helping in the differential diagnosis. Angiography is a useful imaging adjunct for evaluating and even treating aggressive VHs. The primary objectives of this review article are to summarize the clinical, pathological, and imaging features of VHs, as well as the treatment options, and to provide a practical guide for the differential diagnosis, focusing on the rationale assessment of the findings from radiography, CT, and MR imaging.
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- Simona Gaudino
- Department of Radiological Sciences, Catholic University, School of Medicine, Largo A. Gemelli 1, 00168, Rome, Italy,
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Myopericytoma of the thoracic spine: a case report and review of literature. Spine J 2013; 13:e23-7. [PMID: 24045161 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2013.06.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2012] [Revised: 03/08/2013] [Accepted: 06/14/2013] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Myopericytoma is a recently proposed term to describe a group of tumors originating from perivascular myoid cells. The tumor is most commonly located in the subcutaneous tissues and dermis of the extremities. Myopericytoma involving the skeletal system is a very rare entity, with only two such cases previously reported in literature. PURPOSE To present only the third reported case of myopericytoma of the spine along with a review of literature. STUDY DESIGN Case report with and review of literature. METHODS We report the case of a 50-year-old woman who presented with pain in the back with gradual onset of paraparesis. Magnetic resonance imaging showed ill-defined signal changes in the body and posterior elements of the vertebrae with epidural soft tissue mass encasing the spinal cord. RESULTS The patient underwent excision of the lesion with spinal fusion followed by a short course of radiotherapy. The patient recovered functional power after surgery, and at 32-month follow-up, there is no radiological evidence of recurrence of the lesion. CONCLUSIONS Myopericytoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of lytic lesions of the spine. Surgery is curative; however, a short course of chemotherapy or radiotherapy may be required to prevent recurrent disease in case of incomplete tumor excision.
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Rajeswaran G, Malik Q, Saifuddin A. Image-guided percutaneous spinal biopsy. Skeletal Radiol 2013; 42:3-18. [PMID: 22660899 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-012-1437-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2011] [Revised: 03/01/2012] [Accepted: 04/27/2012] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The purpose of this article is to discuss the role of imaging in the diagnosis and management of spinal disorders, with particular attention to that of image-guided percutaneous spinal biopsy. We discuss the indications, general principles, pre-procedural steps and specific techniques used for image-guided percutaneous spinal biopsy in the context of our experience and the wider literature. Percutaneous spinal biopsy is a safe and diagnostically accurate procedure when appropriately selected for further evaluation in the multidisciplinary team setting.
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- Gajan Rajeswaran
- Department of Clinical Radiology, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4LP, UK.
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Imaging appearance of primary bony tumors and pseudo-tumors of the spine. J Neuroradiol 2009; 37:37-50. [PMID: 19781780 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurad.2009.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2009] [Revised: 08/13/2009] [Accepted: 08/19/2009] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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We aim to review the imaging appearance of primary bony tumors of the spine and simulating lesions. Benign bone tumors commonly appear as well-circumscribed, slow-growing lesions with a calcified or sclerotic matrix. Malignancy is often aggressive permeative lesions with bone destruction, cortical invasion and associated soft-tissue mass. CT is an excellent imaging modality for characterization of the tumor matrix, exact location, extension and osseous changes, while MR imaging is superior for evaluation of the associated soft-tissue mass, bone marrow infiltration and intraspinal extension. There is a spectrum of pseudotumors that may also involve the spine. The imaging appearance of primary spinal bone tumor in conjunction with the patient's age, gender and lesion location allows a high percentage of correct diagnosis. Imaging plays an important role in diagnosis, characterization and extension of bone tumors of the spine which will help guide therapy.
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Trumm CG, Jakobs TF, Zech CJ, Helmberger TK, Reiser MF, Hoffmann RT. CT fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous vertebroplasty for the treatment of osteolytic breast cancer metastases: results in 62 sessions with 86 vertebrae treated. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2009; 19:1596-606. [PMID: 18954766 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2008.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2007] [Revised: 08/08/2008] [Accepted: 08/11/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This retrospective study aimed to assess the results of computed tomographic (CT) fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous vertebroplasty (PV) of painful osteolytic spinal metastases from breast cancer, focusing on the frequency and clinical impact of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) leaks. MATERIALS AND METHODS Within 48 months, 53 patients (52 women; mean age of 62 y +/- 13) with painful osteolytic breast cancer metastases underwent vertebroplasty. Eighty-six vertebrae were treated in 62 sessions under CT fluoroscopy guidance (single slice and four- and 16-row CT). In the planning CT scan, osteolytic destruction (ie, none, < or =25%, < or =50%, < or =75%, or < or =100%) was assessed regarding the vertebral cross-sectional area, the cortical border of the spinal canal, and the outer circumference. CT performed after vertebroplasty was used to detect local PMMA leaks (intradiscal, intraspinal, paravertebral, intercostovertebral/posterolateral, and vascular). Patient charts were reviewed with respect to adverse events. Clinical outcome was assessed on a visual analog scale (VAS) 24 hours before, immediately after, and 6 months after PV. RESULTS Overall, 37.2%, 12.8%, and 1.2% of vertebrae (N = 86) showed at least a 50% osteolytic involvement of the cross-sectional area, spinal canal, and outer vertebral cortex, respectively. Intradiscal, intraspinal, paravertebral, and intercostovertebral/posterolateral leaks were seen in 31.3%, 26.9%, 26.9%, and 14.9% of vertebrae, respectively. The ratio of basivertebral to segmental venous leaks was 22.4%/23.9%. No major complications (eg, radiculopathy or pulmonary embolism) occurred. VAS scores decreased significantly (P < .05) from 6.4 at 24 hours before PV to 3.4 at a mean follow-up of 9.2 months. CONCLUSIONS PV of osteolytic breast cancer metastases can be performed safely under CT fluoroscopic guidance even with substantial involvement of the vertebral cross-sectional area or cortical bone. A high clinical success rate was achieved and cortical and vascular PMMA leaks had no impact.
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- Christoph Gregor Trumm
- Department of Clinical Radiology, Klinikum der Universität München-Campus Grosshadern, Munich, Germany
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Rodallec MH, Feydy A, Larousserie F, Anract P, Campagna R, Babinet A, Zins M, Drapé JL. Diagnostic imaging of solitary tumors of the spine: what to do and say. Radiographics 2008; 28:1019-41. [PMID: 18635627 DOI: 10.1148/rg.284075156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 180] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Metastatic disease, myeloma, and lymphoma are the most common malignant spinal tumors. Hemangioma is the most common benign tumor of the spine. Other primary osseous lesions of the spine are more unusual but may exhibit characteristic imaging features that can help the radiologist develop a differential diagnosis. Radiologic evaluation of a patient who presents with osseous vertebral lesions often includes radiography, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. Because of the complex anatomy of the vertebrae, CT is more useful than conventional radiography for evaluating lesion location and analyzing bone destruction and condensation. The diagnosis of spinal tumors is based on patient age, topographic features of the tumor, and lesion pattern as seen at CT and MR imaging. A systematic approach is useful for recognizing tumors of the spine with characteristic features such as bone island, osteoid osteoma, osteochondroma, chondrosarcoma, vertebral angioma, and aneurysmal bone cyst. In the remaining cases, the differential diagnosis may include other primary spinal tumors, vertebral metastases and major nontumoral lesions simulating a vertebral tumor, Paget disease, spondylitis, echinococcal infection, and aseptic osteitis. In many cases, vertebral biopsy is warranted to guide treatment.
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- Mathieu H Rodallec
- Department of Radiology, Fondation Hôpital Saint-Joseph, 185 rue Raymond Losserand, 75674 Paris 14, France.
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Intradural cement leakage: a rare complication of percutaneous vertebroplasty. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2008; 150:811-5. [PMID: 18509588 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-008-1503-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2007] [Accepted: 12/20/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PV) is one of the alternative treatments for vertebral fractures. Reported significant complications include pain, radiculopathy, spinal cord compression, pulmonary embolism, infection and rib fractures. In this report, we highlight intradural cement leakage which is a rare complication of the procedure. A 49 year old man with a T12 compression fracture due to multiple myeloma was referred to the neurosurgery department from the orthopaedics and traumatology clinic after developing a right lower limb weakness following percutaneous vertebroplasty with polymethylmethacrylate. An urgent thoraco-lumbar magnetic resonance imaging was performed. The T1 and T2-weighted images demonstrated intradural extramedullary and epidural cement leakages which were hypointense on both sequences. Total laminectomy was performed at T12 and L1 and two epidural cement collections were excised on the right. Then, a dural incision from T12 to the body of L1 was done and cement material seen in front of the rootlets excised without any nerve injury. The patient was discharged after a week and referred to the haematology clinic for additional therapy of multiple myeloma. Although the cement leakage was extensive, the right leg weakness improved significantly and he began to walk with assistance 3 months later. Good quality image monitoring and clear visualisation of cement are essential requirements for PV using polymethylmethacrylate to prevent this complication from the treatment.
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Kurugoglu S, Adaletli I, Mihmanli I, Kanberoglu K. Lumbosacral osseous tumors in children. Eur J Radiol 2008; 65:257-69. [PMID: 17498904 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2007.03.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2006] [Revised: 03/21/2007] [Accepted: 03/28/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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A wide variety of benign and malignant neoplasms in children involve the lumbosacral region. When a solitary lesion of the lower spine occurs, tumors or tumor-like lesions represent an important group of entities for diagnostic consideration. Diagnostic investigation should begin with a patient history, physical examination, laboratory testing, and radiography. Roentgenograms, which demonstrate bone deviations, should be used as an initial examination. The results should direct further imaging studies, such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and bone scintigraphy. CT should be the chosen modality for delineating tumoral osteoid matrix formation. MRI shows soft-tissue masses and medullary infiltration better than any other radiological modality. A multimodal radiological approach is helpful in the overall evaluation and differential diagnosis of vertebral lesions in children. Although imaging features, especially of benign lesions, may yield a high percentage of accurate diagnoses, in cases with radiological findings highly suggestive of malignancy, a specific diagnosis cannot always be made, and histopathological findings are essential to achieve the diagnosis that will guide the therapy.
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- Sebuh Kurugoglu
- Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Department of Radiology, TR 34303 Istanbul, Turkey
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Xu GP, Xu ZD, Gao BL, Chen Q, Li QQ, Xu JD, Li HX, Cao XX, Jing J. Cervical actinomycosis with spinal cord compression. Case report and literature review. Chemotherapy 2007; 54:63-6. [PMID: 18073473 DOI: 10.1159/000112418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2006] [Accepted: 02/25/2007] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Cervical actinomycosis with spinal cord compression is extremely rare. The clinical presentation of spinal actinomycosis may be nonspecific and back pain is the most consistent early symptom. Here, we present such a case with fever, pain in the neck and upper back, progressive weakness and numbness in all 4 limbs with difficulty ambulating, constipation and uroschesis. Correct diagnosis is difficult because the clinical and radiological findings of actinomycosis closely resemble metastatic tumors and other infectious processes. Timely surgical debridement and decompression contributed to the prompt improvement of the patient's conditions, and histopathological demonstration of the inflammatory granulation tissue and Gram-positive sulfur-containing filamentous bacteria led to the correct diagnosis of actinomycosis. The diagnosis must be made promptly because delayed treatment can result in irreversible neurologic damage or death. Timely and long-term antibacterial therapy is essential for the complete recovery of the patient with actinomycosis.
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- Guo-Ping Xu
- Department of Pathology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Fenoy AJ, Greenlee JDW, Menezes AH, Donovan KA, Sato Y, Hitchon PW, Chaloupka JC. Primary bone tumors of the spine in children. J Neurosurg 2007; 105:252-60. [PMID: 17328273 DOI: 10.3171/ped.2006.105.4.252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECT Tumors originating in the vertebrae in children are difficult to treat. In this paper the authors sought to evaluate the decision-making process and outcome of surgical intervention in this population given the complex issues of spinal stability, continued skeletal growth, intraoperative blood loss, and long-term outcome. METHODS To select patients for this study, the authors retrospectively reviewed medical records and images at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics between 1996 and 2005. Their inclusion criteria were age younger than 18 years at the time of diagnosis and histopathological findings confirming that the tumor originated from vertebral bone. Sixteen patients met these requirements. In addition, the authors conducted a comparison with 45 patients in whom similar diagnoses were made prior to 1996. Gross-total resection of all nonmetastatic primary bone tumors is desired, as exemplified in 11 patients in this series; biopsy sampling only was performed in two others. Gross-total resection was also not performed in three patients with eosinophilic granuloma (EG). These three patients underwent nonsurgical treatment, which is different from how patients with EG were treated in the earlier study. Nine histopathological diagnoses were included; with a mean follow-up period of 3.7 years, the survival rate is 94%. The tumor recurred in one patient with a giant cell tumor of the sacrum. The authors performed preoperative tumor embolization and found that it was a useful adjunct to resection. Provocative testing prior to embolization was part of the protocol to reduce ischemic complications. Motion-sparing surgical procedures were performed in which a few segments were fused, preserving axial mobility. CONCLUSIONS Overall, early intervention offers the best symptomatic relief, which can only be rendered if sufficient clinical suspicion provokes early diagnostic imaging.
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- Albert J Fenoy
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA
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Singrakhia MD, Parmar H, Maheshwari M, Fehlings M. Cervical schwannoma presenting as an expansile vertebral body lesion: report of two cases with a technical note on the surgical management. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006; 66:192-6; discussion 196. [PMID: 16876626 DOI: 10.1016/j.surneu.2005.11.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2005] [Accepted: 11/04/2005] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Schwannoma causing invasion and osteolytic expansion of the vertebral body has been uncommonly noted in lumbar and thoracic regions, but has not been yet reported in the cervical spine. Our purpose is to discuss the surgically relevant anatomical features of cervical schwannomas associated with vertebral invasion, to review their imaging findings and briefly discuss the surgical strategies in managing these challenging lesions. CASE DESCRIPTION Clinical and radiological follow-up in two patients is presented. Both tumors were successfully resected using an anterior approach with lateral extension. Pathology was diagnostic for a benign schwannoma, and at 1-year follow-up, both patients were asymptomatic with no recurrence. CONCLUSION In conclusion, schwannoma should be included in the differential diagnosis of large, extradural mass causing expansion and destruction of the spine, especially with characteristic imaging findings such as neural foraminal widening and vertebral body scalloping. Aggressive surgical management with skeletonization of the vertebral artery may provide good technical and clinical outcome.
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Barragán-Campos HM, Vallée JN, Lo D, Cormier E, Jean B, Rose M, Astagneau P, Chiras J. Percutaneous Vertebroplasty for Spinal Metastases: Complications. Radiology 2006; 238:354-62. [PMID: 16373777 DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2381040841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 166] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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PURPOSE To retrospectively evaluate complications of percutaneous vertebroplasty (PV) performed with polymethylmethacrylate cement to treat pain in patients with metastases to the spine. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study had institutional review board approval; patient informed consent for the review of records and images was not required. In 2 years, 117 patients (38 men [32.5%] and 79 women [67.5%]; mean age, 58.2 years) underwent 159 fluoroscopy-guided PV procedures to treat 304 vertebrae. Spinal metastases included osteolytic, osteoblastic, and mixed lesions. Complications were characterized as local or systemic. Evaluated data included immediate imaging findings (on radiographs and computed tomographic scans) and clinical findings at 30-day follow-up. Chi2 or Fisher exact testing was performed for univariate analysis of variables. RESULTS The primary cancers were breast cancers (45.3%), lung cancers (14.5%), myeloma (7.7%), or other cancers (32.5%). Among the 423 cement leakages identified, 332 (78.5%) were vascular and 91 (21.5%) were nonvascular. Vascular leaks were classified as venous epidural leaks, paravertebral and foraminal plexus leaks, and leaks to the vena cava, while nonvascular leaks included puncture trajectory leaks, paravertebral soft tissue leaks, and diskal leaks. Patients with nonvascular leaks were asymptomatic. Eight (6.8%) patients experienced complications, and seven of these complications were symptomatic. Among these eight patients, six (5.1%) had local complications (puncture site hematoma in two patients and radicular pain [successfully treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or corticosteroids] in four patients), and two (1.7%) had systemic complications (pulmonary embolism resulting from cement migration through the vena cava). One of the latter patients died. Univariate analyses revealed a significant association between cement migration through the vena cava and pulmonary embolism (P = .001) but not between foraminal venous leakage and radicular pain (P = .123). CONCLUSION Despite numerous technical incidents (leaks), PV-induced complications were rare, leading to the hypothesis that systemic complications are a consequence of intravascular leakage while local complications are a consequence of cement-related irritation, compression and/or ischemia, and/or needle-induced trauma.
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- Héctor Manuel Barragán-Campos
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Groupe Hospitalier Pitié-Salpêtrière, Université Pierre-et-Marie Curie Paris VI, 47-83 Boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75651 Paris Cedex 13, France.
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Guerra JG, Lima FAC, Macedo LMG, Rocha AAL, Fernandes JL. Síndrome SAPHO: entidade rara ou subdiagnosticada? Radiol Bras 2005. [DOI: 10.1590/s0100-39842005000400007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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OBJETIVO: Descrever os achados clínicos, radiológicos e patológicos da síndrome SAPHO e sugerir que, apesar de ser considerada rara, esta síndrome deve estar sendo subdiagnosticada por clínicos e radiologistas, provavelmente em função do desconhecimento das suas características. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Foi realizado estudo retrospectivo de seis casos confirmados desta síndrome, dando-se ênfase aos achados clínicos (idade, sexo e sintomas) e de imagem (cintilografia óssea, radiografia convencional, tomografia computadorizada e ressonância magnética). RESULTADOS: A manifestação clínica inicial de todos os pacientes foi dor na parede torácica ântero-superior há pelo menos quatro meses. Todos apresentavam achados de imagem de processo inflamatório e/ou osteíte e hiperostose nas articulações da parede torácica ântero-superior. As alterações cutâneas da síndrome, tipo pustulose palmoplantar, estiveram presentes em cinco dos seis pacientes. Em nenhum dos seis casos o diagnóstico foi sugerido na consulta clínica inicial ou na primeira interpretação das imagens feita por radiologistas não especialistas em sistema músculo-esquelético. CONCLUSÃO: Os nossos achados estão de acordo com os descritos na literatura, devendo ser considerado este diagnóstico em todo paciente que apresente quadro doloroso de parede torácica acompanhado de manifestações dermatológicas e/ou osteíte.
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- Travis S Graham
- Department of Radiology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 4200 E Ninth Ave, Denver, CO 80262. USA.
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Hamlat A, Saikali S, Gueye EM, Le Strat A, Carsin-Nicol B, Brassier G. Primary liposarcoma of the thoracic spine: case report. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2005; 14:613-8. [PMID: 15864668 PMCID: PMC3489240 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-004-0866-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2004] [Revised: 11/15/2004] [Accepted: 12/06/2004] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Liposarcoma is a malignant tumor of soft tissue. The thoracic spine is an unusual location, even for metastasis, and to our knowledge, no case of primary pleomorphic liposarcoma of the vertebral body has been reported until now. A female patient presented with paraplegia. She had a previous medical history of mental depression, and complained of dorsal pain for three months following a road accident. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) revealed a collapse of T7-T8, and the diagnosis of plasmocytoma was made. She was treated with decompressive laminectomy and posterior instrumentation. Histological examination revealed a pleomorphic liposarcoma. She received a course of radiotherapy. At 13 months follow-up she developed pulmonary metastases and rib involvement. The spine is an unusual location for pleomorphic liposarcoma, even as metastasis. The differential diagnoses of this rare entity are discussed, as well as the criteria for diagnosing primary spinal liposarcoma. Although rare, our case demonstrates that liposarcoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of spinal tumors.
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- Abderrahmane Hamlat
- Department of Neurosurgery, CHUR Pontchaillou, Rue Henry Le Guilloux, 35000 Rennes, Cedex 2, France.
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- C Wierks
- Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL 60153, USA
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- A Golant
- University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Tohme-Noun C, Feydy A, Belmatoug N, Krainik A, Fantin B, Menu Y. Cervical involvement in SAPHO syndrome: imaging findings with a 10-year follow-up. Skeletal Radiol 2003; 32:103-6. [PMID: 12589491 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-002-0608-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2002] [Revised: 11/04/2002] [Accepted: 11/05/2002] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Osteoarticular manifestations of SAPHO syndrome include vertebral lesions, typically in the thoracic segment. Chronic inflammatory changes are well depicted by MRI. We report the imaging findings with a 10-year follow-up in a case of SAPHO syndrome with marked cervical lesions.
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- C Tohme-Noun
- Department of Radiology, Hôpital Beaujon, AP HP, Université Paris 7, Faculté de médecine Bichat-Beaujon, Paris, France
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STUDY DESIGN A case of myopericytoma of the thoracic spine is reported. OBJECTIVE To report a recently described and extremely rare soft tissue neoplasm in the previously unreported location of the thoracic spine. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Myopericytoma is a recently described soft tissue neoplasm with perivascular myoid differentiation. All cases have been reported in the subcutaneous and superficial soft tissues of the extremities. This represents the first reported case of this unusual lesion in the spine. METHODS A patient with a 3-month history of progressive weakness of the arms and legs was found to have a lytic lesion of T3. The lesion was surgically treated by curettage followed by a course of radiation. Presenting symptoms, imaging studies, histologic findings, and related literature are reviewed in this study. RESULTS Histologic evaluation of sections of the surgically removed lesion revealed a concentric, periluminal proliferation of cells with prominent positive smooth muscle actin immunoreactivity. These findings are consistent with the diagnosis of a myopericytoma, a lesion not previously reported in the spine. CONCLUSIONS This study shows the presence of a lesion in the thoracic spine only previously described in the soft tissue of the extremities. The diagnosis of myopericytoma should be included, along with hemangiopericytoma, in the differential diagnosis of lytic lesions of the spine.
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- Darren P Cox
- Department of Oral Medicine and Pathology, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261, USA.
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Actinomycotic Vertebral Osteomyelitis With Spinal Cord Compression: A Case Report And Review Of The Literature. INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE 2002. [DOI: 10.1097/00019048-200203000-00008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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