Hie Bum Suh MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

In Sook Lee, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

You Seon Song, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Jong Woon Song, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Early presentation of spondylodiscitis may have an atypical MR findings mimicking neoplasm or acute inflammatory conditions or traumatic conditions. In the iatrogenic infectious conditions, atypical imaging findings at unusual sites may be seen. To avoid delay diagnosis of spondylodiscitis, radiologists should be familiar with atypical MR findings of early spondylodiscitis and it is important to differentiate from other lesions with similar findings.  

Only thin epidural enhancement - differentiation from non-specific inflammatory conditios Single vetebral body involvement - mimicking neoplasm Similar Modic changes, especially type I Similar acute Schmorl's node - extensive bone marrow edema Similar acute compression fractures -paraspinal signal intensity obliterating fat plane Facet joint or linear back muscle enhancement - iatrogenic infection

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Suh, H, Lee, I, Song, Y, Song, J, Atypical MR Findings of Early Spondylodiscitis Mimicking Other Lesions.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14010805.html