MRI of Dumbbell-Shaped Spinal Tumors

199622 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Haruo Isoda · Hamamatsu University School of Medicine

Motoichiro Takahashi · Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Takao Mochizuki · Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital

Ruth G. Ramsey · Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Takayuki Masui · Hamamatsu University School of Medicine

Yasuo Takehara · Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Masao Kaneko

Abstract

There are many kinds of dumbbell-shaped spinal tumors other than neurogenic ones. MRI is useful in diagnosing dumbbell-shaped spinal tumors, especially those of neurogenic origin, and aids in distinguishing benign from malignant tumors.

Topics & Keywords

Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases Management of metastatic bone disease Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography

Volume 20, Issue 4, pp. 573-582

DOI: 10.1097/00004728-199607000-00014

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