Idiopathic Syrinx
T2-weighted sagittal MRI image showing a hyperintense signal within the spinal cord. [Courtesy of Dr. J. Spears]
Extradural Spinal Tumour
T1-weighted sagittal MRI showing an extradural mass extending from the posterior aspect of the thoracic vertebra into the spinal cord. [Courtesy of Dr. J. Spears]
Ependymoma
Image A: T2-weighted axial MRI image showing an intradural intramedullary spinal cord lesion occupying most of the spinal canal with displacement of the cord.
Image B: T2-weighted sagittal MRI displaying an intradural intramedullary lesion.
[Courtesy of Dr. Tator]
Disc Herniation No.3
Image A: T1 and
Image B: T2 weighted MRI of degenerative cervical disc herniation
Image C: Intermediate and
Image D: T2 weighted MRI demonstrating large disc herniation with spinal cord compression.
[Courtesy of Dr. W. Montanera]
Disc Herniation No.2
T2-weighted axial MRI image (right) showing a right-sided far lateral disc herniation compressing the nerve root.
T2-weighted sagittal MRI image (left) showing the right interpeduncular spaces and loss of CSF surrounding the L4 nerve root.
[Courtesy of Dr. J. Spears]
Disc Herniation No.1
T2-weighted axial MRI showing a central disc herniation compressing the cord (note the minimal amount of CSF and change in cord morphology). [Courtesy of Dr. J. Spears]
Cauda Equina
Image A: T2-weighted axial MRI image showing a central disc herniation compressing the cauda equina.
Image B: T2-weighted sagittal MRI showing a L4-5 disc herniation compressing the cauda equina.
[Courtesy of Dr. J. Spears]
Brachial Plexus Tumour
Post-contrast axial MRI image highlighting a mass extending from the brachial plexus. [Courtesy of Dr. J. Spears]
Astrocytoma
Image A: T1 and
Image B: T2 weighted MRI of an intrmedullary tumour
[Courtesy of Dr. W. Montanera]
Multiple Sclerosis
MRI (left), white matter lesions including within the corpus callosum (sagittal, FLAIR).
MRI (right), periventricular white matter lesions (axial, FLAIR).
[Courtesy of Dr. Hohol]
