J Korean Radiol Soc.  2001 Apr;44(4):423-432. 10.3348/jkrs.2001.44.4.423.

MR Findings of the Spinal Epidural Lesions

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  • 1Department of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine.

Abstract

The spinal canal takes the form of a series of cylinders designated by their relationship to the meninges and is divided by the dura mater into the epidural or extradural space and the intradural space. The epidural space is composed of spinal ligaments, connective and areolar tissue, the epidural venous plexus, lymphatic channels and supporting elements, and various pathologic entities are found there. MR imaging can accurately depict the extent and characteristics of lesions, and in some cases specific diagnosis is possible. In this pictorial essay, we illustrate a variety of spinal epidural lesions and their MR findings.

Keyword

Spine, MR; Spinal canal; Spine, disease

MeSH Terms

Diagnosis
Dura Mater
Epidural Space
Ligaments
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Meninges
Spinal Canal
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