RADIOGRAPHIC FEATURES OF CAUDA-EQUINA SYNDROME COMPLICATING ANKYLOSING-SPONDYLITIS

Authors
NORMAND JP DUFOUR M LANG JY GRONDIN P BOUCHARD G
Citation
Jp. Normand et al., RADIOGRAPHIC FEATURES OF CAUDA-EQUINA SYNDROME COMPLICATING ANKYLOSING-SPONDYLITIS, Canadian Association of Radiologists journal, 45(1), 1994, pp. 58-61
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology,Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Journal title
Canadian Association of Radiologists journal → ACNP
ISSN journal
08465371
Volume
45
Issue
1
Year of publication
1994
Pages
58 - 61
Database
ISI
SICI code
0846-5371(1994)45:1<58:RFOCSC>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
Cauda equina syndrome is an uncommon complication of ankylosing spondy litis. The characteristics of this disease, as shown by plain radiogra phy, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in a 56- year-old man, are described. The MRI features are pathognomonic, allow ing accurate noninvasive diagnosis of the disorder.