Pre‐Operative Imaging for Spinal Cord Stimulation: A Case Report of a Spinal Cord Tumor Identified by Screening Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Thoracic Spine

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 355-357
Author(s):  
Lauren E. Stone ◽  
Steven M. Falowski
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Thoracic Spine ◽  
Spinal Cord Stimulation ◽  
Spinal Cord Tumor ◽  
Resonance Imaging

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Potential Tool for the Evaluation of Spinal Cord Stimulation: Technical Case Report

Neurosurgery ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 501-504 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiriakopoulos Elaine T. ◽  
Ronald R. Tasker ◽  
Sera Nicosia ◽  
Wood Michael L. ◽  
David J. Mikulis
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Spinal Cord Stimulation ◽  
Functional Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Potential Tool

scholarly journals Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Lumbar Spine in a Patient with a Spinal Cord Stimulator

2013 ◽  
Vol 3;16 (3;5) ◽  
pp. E295-E300
Author(s):  
Thomas T. Simopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Spinal Cord Stimulation ◽  
Spinal Cord Stimulator ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Lumbar Mri

Background: The use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is continuously escalating for the evaluation of patients with persistent pain following lumbar spine surgery (LSS). Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) therapy is being clinically applied much more commonly for the management of chronic pain following LSS. There is an increased probability that these 2 incompatible modalities may be accidentally used in the same patient. Objectives: The purpose of this case report is to: (1) summarize a case in which a patient with a thoracic spinal cord stimulator underwent a diagnostic lumbar MRI, (2) describe the 3 magnetic fields used to generate images and their interactions with SCS devices, and (3) summarize the present literature. Study design: Case report. Setting: University hospital. Results: Aside from mild heat sensations in the generator/pocket site and very low intensity shocking sensations in the back while in the MRI scanner, the patient emerged from the study with no clinically detected adverse events. Subsequent activation of the SCS device would result in a brief intense shocking sensation. This persisted whenever the device was activated and required Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG) replacement. Electrical analysis revealed that some of the output circuitry switches, which regulate IPG stimulation and capacitor charge balancing, were damaged, most likely by MRI radiofrequency injected current. Limitations: Single case of a patient with a thoracic SCS having a lumbar MRI study. Conclusion: This case demonstrates the lack of compatibility of lumbar MRI and the Precision SCS system as well as one of the possible patient adverse events that can occur when patients are exposed to MRI outside of the approved device labeling. Key words: Spinal cord stimulation devices, magnetic resonance imaging

Cordectomy for Syringobulbo-Myelia with Sleep Apnea Secondary to a Spinal Extramedullary Tumor: Case Report

Neurosurgery ◽  
1989 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 118-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuhiko Tokoro ◽  
Yasuhiro Chiba ◽  
Saburo Yagishita ◽  
Yumiko Kunimi
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Mixed Type ◽  
Spinal Cord Tumor ◽  
Spinal Tumor ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Extramedullary Tumor

Abstract The case of a 40-year-old man with syringobulbo-myelia secondary to an unresectable spinal extramedullary tumor is described. Fifteen years previously, the patient had undergone a laminectomy of T8 through T12 for a “benign” spinal cord tumor at another hospital and had become paraplegic; the tumor (neurinoma) had been neglected for 12 years. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a large thoracolumbar spinal tumor with syringobulbo-myelia. Polysomnography showed central-, peripheral-, and mixed-type sleep apneas. After the failure of an attempted syringoperitoneal shunt, cordectomy at the level of T6 was performed with a good result. The mechanisms of the formation of syringomyelia and sleep apnea secondary to a caudal spinal extramedullary tumor are discussed.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Syringomyelia Associated with an Extramedullary Spinal Cord Tumor: Case Report

Neurosurgery ◽  
1987 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 233-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia A. Rhyner ◽  
Roger J. Hudgins ◽  
Michael S. B. Edwards ◽  
Michael Brant-Zawadzki
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Spinal Cord Tumor ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Spinal Cord Tumors

Abstract The association of syringomyelia and extramedullary spinal cord tumors is rare. We present the case of a patient with this association documented by magnetic resonance imaging and discuss the unusual features of the syrinx.

Magnetic resonance imaging and spinal cord stimulation systems

Pain ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liong A Liem ◽  
Vincent C.P.C van Dongen
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Spinal Cord Stimulation ◽  
Resonance Imaging

scholarly journals Ossification of Transverse Ligament of Atlas Causing Cervical Myelopathy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatsuro Sasaji ◽  
Chikashi Kawahara ◽  
Fujio Matsumoto
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Cervical Myelopathy ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Transverse Ligament ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Posterior Decompression ◽  
Plain Radiographs

A case of ossification of transverse ligament of atlas (TLA) is reported. A 76-year-old female suffered from a transverse type myelopathy was successfully treated by posterior decompression. Dynamic lateral plain radiographs showed irreducible atlantoaxial subluxation (AAS). A computed tomogram revealed ossified mass compatible to ossification of TLA. Coalition of the atlantooccipital joints and osteoarthritis of the atlantoaxial joints with degenerated dens was also revealed. Magnetic resonance imaging showed compressed spinal cord at C1 level by the ossification of TLA and AAS. We suggest a mechanism of ossification of TLA as follows: hypertrophied dens and stress to the atlantoaxial joints caused by coalition of atlantooccipital joints could make forward shift of atlas leading to irreducible AAS, and continuous tension given to TLA from irreducible AAS would result in hypertrophied and ossification of TLA.

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