Jennifer Koay MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Jeffery Hogg MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1. Review the anatomy and imaging features defining the intramedullary, epidural, subdural, and subarachnoid spaces and delineate landmarks which define these different locations. 2. Discuss the various etiologies and clinical contexts of spinal hemorrhages including trauma, postoperative complication, coagulopathy, vascular malformation, and secondary complications of hemorrhage. 3. Demonstrate the complementary nature of different imaging modalities and sequences used to analyze various spinal hemorrhages.  

1. Anatomy: Review intramedullary, epidural, subdural, and subarachnoid anatomy. 2. Imaging and Clinical Context: Discuss and illustrate the various causes and clinical features of spinal hemorrhage including trauma, postoperative complication, coagulopathy, vascular malformation, and secondary complications of hemorrhage using CT and MR images. 3. Conclusion: The learner interacting with this educational exhibit will gain an understanding of the anatomic features which distinguish the compartmental locations of spinal hemorrhages. A solid understanding of spinal anatomy and imaging characteristics along with clinical history will help to narrow differential diagnoses, inform clinical management, and optimize patient outcomes.  

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Koay, J, Hogg, J, Where’s the Blood? A Pictorial Review of Spinal Hemorrhage on MRI.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14003059.html