Radiation myelopathy: significance of gadolinium-DTPA enhancement in the diagnosis

Neuroradiology. 1991;33(3):286-9. doi: 10.1007/BF00588240.

Abstract

We described two cases of chronic progressive radiation myelopathy (CPRM), in which magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was of great value for the diagnosis. Gadolinium-DTPA (Gd-DTPA) enhancement delineated precise lesions responsible for Brown-Séquard syndrome caused by CPRM in both cases. This safe, sensitive procedure will be a requisite study in patients who are suspected of CPRM.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Contrast Media
  • Gadolinium
  • Gadolinium DTPA
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Organometallic Compounds*
  • Pentetic Acid*
  • Radiation Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Radiotherapy / adverse effects*
  • Spinal Cord Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Spinal Cord Diseases / etiology

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Pentetic Acid
  • Gadolinium
  • Gadolinium DTPA