Abstract
Ten intramedullary and 2 intradural extramedullary masses of the spinal canal were evaluated with 16 separate needle aspirations. Cord fluctuance at air myelography and/or low density within the cord on computed tomography determined the level of aspiration. The condition of 2 patients with cystic neoplasms and one with syringohydromyelia improved after fluid removal. Endomyelography demonstrated the extent of 8 intramedullary cavities. In syringohydromyelia, this information was used in determining the surgical approach. Aspiration and tissue biopsy enabled successful diagnosis of 2 cases of intradural extramedullary masses of unknown etiology. Needle aspiration yields valuable diagnostic information and is safe when proper guidelines are followed.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 115-126 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Radiology |
| Volume | 134 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1980 |
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Needle aspiration of intramedullary and intradural extramedullary masses of the spinal canal. / Quencer, Robert.
In: Radiology, Vol. 134, No. 1, 01.01.1980, p. 115-126.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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N2 - Ten intramedullary and 2 intradural extramedullary masses of the spinal canal were evaluated with 16 separate needle aspirations. Cord fluctuance at air myelography and/or low density within the cord on computed tomography determined the level of aspiration. The condition of 2 patients with cystic neoplasms and one with syringohydromyelia improved after fluid removal. Endomyelography demonstrated the extent of 8 intramedullary cavities. In syringohydromyelia, this information was used in determining the surgical approach. Aspiration and tissue biopsy enabled successful diagnosis of 2 cases of intradural extramedullary masses of unknown etiology. Needle aspiration yields valuable diagnostic information and is safe when proper guidelines are followed.
AB - Ten intramedullary and 2 intradural extramedullary masses of the spinal canal were evaluated with 16 separate needle aspirations. Cord fluctuance at air myelography and/or low density within the cord on computed tomography determined the level of aspiration. The condition of 2 patients with cystic neoplasms and one with syringohydromyelia improved after fluid removal. Endomyelography demonstrated the extent of 8 intramedullary cavities. In syringohydromyelia, this information was used in determining the surgical approach. Aspiration and tissue biopsy enabled successful diagnosis of 2 cases of intradural extramedullary masses of unknown etiology. Needle aspiration yields valuable diagnostic information and is safe when proper guidelines are followed.
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