Myelopathy but normal MRI: where next?. Issue 2 (14th March 2008)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wong, S H; Boggild, M; Enevoldson, T P; Fletcher, N A
• Is Part Of: Practical neurology. Volume 8:Issue 2(2008)
• Page Start: 90
• Page End: 102
• Publication Date: 2008-03-14
• Subjects: Neurology -- Periodicals; 616.8005
• DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.2008.144121
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1474-7758

Abstract

Abstract : For most patients presenting with a spinal cord syndrome MR scanning has become the key investigation in establishing the diagnosis. However, myelopathy with normal spinal imaging remains a common clinical conundrum. In this review we discuss the diagnoses to consider for the neurologist presented with a patient with "MR normal myelopathy". We will illustrate this scenario with a series of short cases and consider the further investigation of "MRI normal" myelopathy.