RSNA 2010 

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2010


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Copper Deficiency Myeloneuropathy: A Commonly Overlooked Cause of Dorsal Column T2 Hyperintensity

Education Exhibits

Presented in 2010

Participants

Aliye Ozsoyoglu Bricker MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose
Stephen Edward Jones MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

PURPOSE/AIM

1. To present the imaging findings of copper deficiency myeloneuropathy as seen with conventional MRI of the cervical and thoracic spine in two patients. 2. To review the common differential diagnostic considerations. 3. To briefly discuss the neurologic manifestations, pathophysiology and treatment of copper deficiency myeloneuropathy.

CONTENT ORGANIZATION

Neurologic manifestations and pathophysiology of Copper deficiency myeloneuropathy Review of imaging findings – Conventional MRI Sample cases and mimics Discussion of the common differential diagnostic considerations  

SUMMARY

Though indistinguishable from subacute combined degeneration of the cord secondary to B12 vitamin deficiency by imaging alone, Copper deficiency myeloneuropathy is a readily treatable and commonly overlooked cause of dorsal column T2 hyperintensity.

Cite This Abstract

Bricker, A, Jones, S, Copper Deficiency Myeloneuropathy: A Commonly Overlooked Cause of Dorsal Column T2 Hyperintensity.  Radiological Society of North America 2010 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, November 28 - December 3, 2010 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2010/9002103.html