Transverse axial tomography of the spine

1975 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 412-419 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert E. Jacobson ◽  
Fredie P. Gargano ◽  
Hubert L. Rosomoff

✓ The authors describe the diagnostic value of transverse axial tomography in developmental lumbar stenosis, spondylosis, facetal hypertrophy, and other abnormalities that can constrict the spinal canal.

1975 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 406-411 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert E. Jacobson ◽  
Fredie P. Gargano ◽  
Hubert L. Rosomoff

✓ The authors describe the technique of transverse axial tomography of the spine and give a detailed description of the axial anatomy of the normal lumbar spine from L-4 to the sacrum. They demonstrate a specific repetitive pattern of intraosseous and articular segments, and stress the importance of the articular processes in shaping the vertebral canal and the intervertebral foramina. The authors believe axial tomography to be a simple, noninvasive radiological technique that allows cross-sectional visualization of the vertebral canal and articular processes in the living patient.


1978 ◽  
Vol 49 (6) ◽  
pp. 914-920 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darrell J. Harris ◽  
Victor L. Fornasier ◽  
Kenneth E. Livingston

✓ Hemangiopericytoma is a vascular neoplasm consisting of capillaries outlined by an intact basement membrane that separates the endothelial cells of the capillaries from the spindle-shaped tumor cells in the extravascular area. These neoplasms are found in soft tissues but have rarely been shown to involve the spinal canal. This is a report of three such cases. Surgical removal of the tumor from the spinal canal was technically difficult. A high risk of recurrence has been reported but in these three cases adjunctive radiotherapy appeared to be of benefit in controlling the progression of the disease. These cases, added to the six cases in the literature, confirm the existence of hemangiopericytoma involving the vertebral column with extension into the spinal canal. This entity should be included in the differential diagnosis of lesions of the spinal canal. The risk of intraoperative hemorrhage should be anticipated.


1980 ◽  
Vol 52 (6) ◽  
pp. 846-848 ◽  
Author(s):  
George M. Kleinman ◽  
T. Forcht Dagi ◽  
Charles E. Poletti

✓ Villonodular synovitis is believed to be an inflammatory, proliferative reaction of synovial tissues. The case of a 65-year-old woman with a cervical epidural mass is presented in which histological examination showed that the lesion was villonodular synovitis, an extremely rare occurrence. Because of its cellularity and occasional multinucleated giant cells, villonodular synovitis may be confused with metastatic malignancies or giant-cell tumor of bone.


1977 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 256-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arthur I. Kobrine ◽  
Eugene Timmins ◽  
Rodwan K. Rajjoub ◽  
Hugo V. Rizzoli ◽  
David O. Davis

✓ The authors documented by computerized axial tomography a case of massive brain swelling occurring within 20 minutes of a closed head injury. It is suggested that the cause of the brain swelling is acute vascular dilatation.


1979 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 236-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven L. Wald ◽  
James E. McLennan ◽  
Richard M. Carroll ◽  
Harold Segal

✓ A case of extradural gouty tophus in the lumbar region in a teen-age girl is presented as an addition to the differential diagnosis of erosive lesions of the spinal canal.


1988 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
pp. 624-627 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shih Sing Liu ◽  
William L. White ◽  
Peter C. Johnson ◽  
Charles Gauntt

✓ Hemophilic pseudotumor is an uncommon complication among hemophiliacs. Most of these lesions are located in the long bones and the pelvis. The authors describe a case of hemophilic pseudotumor in a patient who presented with symptoms of L-5 radiculopathy and evidence of a destructive lesion on computerized tomography scans. Histologically, the lesion consisted of an organizing hematoma with reactive fibrosis. The diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion. Surgery is recommended for symptomatic patients.


1989 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 274-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert F. Traflet ◽  
Ashok R. Babaria ◽  
Giancarlo Barolat ◽  
H. T. Doan ◽  
Carlos Gonzalez ◽  
...  

✓ A case is presented in which a solitary chondroma arose from the clivus of a patient with Ollier's disease. These tumors are rare. The diagnostic value of computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging is discussed.


1976 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 556-561 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph C. Maroon ◽  
John S. Kennerdell

✓ The authors describe their microsurgical lateral orbital approach to intraorbital tumors. In seven patients ultrasonic scanning, computerized axial tomography, polytomography, orbital venography, and arteriography have allowed precise intraorbital tumor localization relative to the optic nerve. The authors believe that circumscribed tumors superior, lateral, or inferior to the optic nerve can be safely and completely removed through a 30–35-mm lateral skin incision with microsurgical dissecting techniques. A combined neurosurgical-ophthalmological team approach is emphasized.


1984 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 399-401 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tunçalp Özgen ◽  
M. Necmettin Pamir ◽  
Nejat Akalan ◽  
Vural Bertan ◽  
Behsan Önol

✓ A patient is described who had a solitary left frontal intracranial chondroma originating from the falx cerebri. The tumor was totally removed. The diagnostic value of computerized tomography and the surgical findings in this rare pathological condition are discussed.


1978 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 360-368 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Judith Donovan Post ◽  
Fredie P. Gargano ◽  
Donald Q. Vining ◽  
Hubert L. Rosomoff

✓ With the advent of computerized tomography (CT), a new method of visualizing the spinal canal in cross-section has been created. Before the introduction of CT scanning, evaluation of the cross-sectional anatomy of the spinal canal was accomplished chiefly by the Toshiba unit. This study compares these two forms of tomography and discusses their relative effectiveness in diagnosing constrictive lesions of the spinal canal.


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