The value of computed tomography for the diagnosis of hourglass tumors of the spine
✍ Scribed by D. Balériaux-Waha; G. Terwinghe; L. Jeanmart
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 1977
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 206 KB
- Volume
- 14
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0028-3940
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✦ Synopsis
A case of cervical hourglass tumor is reported with a brief review of the litterature. The diagnostic and preoperative value of CT investigation is emphasized.
📜 SIMILAR VOLUMES
spine which arises in the midline of the anterior aspect of the dorsum sellae and is directed toward the center of the sella turcica has already been described on specimens and on plain films but never on CT scans. The CT scan findings confirm the normal appearance of the surrounding structures.
## Abstract Computed tomography (CT) and conventional radiography of the sacroiliac joint were compared in 43 patients. CT appeared to be far more sensitive and equally specific in the recognition of sacroiliitis. In a number of patients with sacroiliitis diagnosed by both techniques, CT demonstrat