MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING FEATURES OF TUMORS OF THE SPINE AND SPINAL CORD IN DOGS |
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| Authors: | Hege Kippenes Patrick R Gavin Rodney S Bagley Gena M Silver Russell L Tucker Ronald D Sande |
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| Institution: | Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman 99164-7060, USA. |
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| Abstract: | Twenty-one dogs with confirmed tumors of the spinal cord or paraspinal tissues were imaged with magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. Anatomical location, location in relation to the dura and the medulla (spinal cord), and bone infiltration were assessed on the MR images and compared to findings at surgery or necropsy. Localization of tumors in the intradural-extramedullary compartment was not always possible. Bone infiltration was correctly assessed in all but one dog, and the anatomical locations involved were accurately determined in all dogs. Sagittal T2-weighted images were helpful to determine the anatomical location. Transverse T1-weighted images pre and post Gd-DTPA administration were helpful for additional localization and definition of tumor extension. |
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| Keywords: | magnetic resonance spinal tumors dogs |
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