Wilmarie Rivera Hernandez MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Luis Ernesto Garcia MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Luis Roberto Burgos-Anaya MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Laura Cristina Figueroa Diaz BS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Manuel Betancourt Torres BS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Review essential spinal cord anatomy. Review spinal cord vascular supply. Discuss the three major categories of spinal vascular lesions, which include: neoplastic vascular lesions such as hemangioblastomas and cavernous malformations, spinal aneurysms, and spinal cord arteriovenous lesions, which are divided into arteriovenous fistulas and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). Illustrate common imaging characteristics of spinal cord vascular lesions and their angiographic correlation. Discuss common clinical presentations and their management. Acknowledge the importance of imaging in the diagnosis and management of spinal cord vascular lesions.

Magnetic resonance imaging is the most useful radiological modality for detection and characterization of spinal cord vascular lesions before performing digital subtraction angiography. We will review the major categories of spinal vascular lesions, which include neoplastic vascular lesions, spinal aneurysms, and spinal arteriovenous lesions. This exhibit will describe characteristic radiological findings and angiographic correlation of hemangioblastomas, cavernous malformations and spinal aneurysms, as well as arteriovenous fistulas and malformations.

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Rivera Hernandez, W, Garcia, L, Burgos-Anaya, L, Figueroa Diaz, L, Betancourt Torres, M, Spinal Cord Vascular Lesions: Imaging and Angiography Correlation.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14018878.html