CT Mylogram/ Spine Flashcards
(8 cards)
Spinal cord impingement is a possible affect of which three conditions?
- Disc injuries
- Arthritic disease
- Spinal tumors
These conditions can lead to compression of the spinal cord.
What slice parameters should be used for the axial images of the lumbar spine?
2.5mm slice thickness and 2.5 mm slice interval
These parameters are preferred for imaging the lumbar spine.
Does the request for retrospective reconstruction change the preferred slice parameters for axial images of the lumbar spine?
No
The preferred parameters remain thin slices, specifically 2.5mm slices with the same slice interval.
Which condition is best visualized with routine CT imaging of the lumbar spine without contrast?
Burst fracture of L4
The CT lumbar spine protocol without contrast primarily evaluates bone injuries.
What is the appropriate windowing technique for viewing the intervertebral disk following routine CT imaging of the spine?
400 window width and 40 window level
This windowing technique enhances visualization of the disk.
What imaging procedure should be used to initially assess suspicion of spinal ependymoma?
MRI
MRI is preferred for imaging primary tumors of the brain or spinal cord.
Radiculopathy is best evaluated with which imaging procedure?
CT myelogram with intrathecal contrast
This procedure allows for detailed examination of nerve roots and spinal canal.
Radiculopathy refers to injury to which part of the nervous system?
Nerve root
This condition involves damage to the roots of spinal nerves.
