Nicholas Ralph Turman MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Wendy R. K. Smoker MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Lindell R. Gentry MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Goals/Objectives: 1. Become acquainted with this anatomic classification of spinal meningeal cysts 2. Identify the various types of meningeal cysts 3. Recognize various meningeal cyst mimics  

Spinal meningeal cysts are classified into 3 categories based upon location and presence or absence of nerve root fibers. There are a number of important differential diagnostic lesions that need to be considered. In this interactive, case-based, interactive tutorial, the reviewer is presented with a variety of intraspinal cystic lesions and led to the correct diagnosis through a step by step analysis.    

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Turman, N, Smoker, W, Gentry, L, Spinal Meningeal Cysts: What Are They and Why Should I Care? An Interactive, Case-based Tutorial.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14003533.html