Title
MRI of the Cervical Spine with Intravenous Contrast
Clinical History
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Comparison
No prior studies available for comparison.
Technique
Multi-planar MRI of the cervical spine was performed utilizing sagittal and coronal STIR, sagittal T1, sagittal T2, axial T1, axial T2, and axial GRE sequences. Following administration of intravenous gadolinium, axial and sagittal T1-weighted images were obtained.
Findings
Overview of cervical spine alignment, signal characteristics, and major structural findings.
Cervical Lordosis and Alignment:
Preservation of the normal cervical lordotic curvature. Vertebral body heights and alignment are maintained. No evidence of acute fracture or subluxation.
Atlanto-occipital and Atlanto-axial Articulations:
The atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial articulations are maintained.
Osseous Structures:
No suspicious expansile or destructive osseous lesions identified.
Spinal Cord:
The signal intensity of the spinal cord is within normal limits. No epidural collection or intramedullary abnormality identified.
Intervertebral Disk Heights:
The intervertebral disk heights are maintained.
C2-C3 Disk Level:
At C2-C3, there is no significant disk bulge or herniation or evidence for central canal or foraminal stenosis.
C3-C4 Disk Level:
At C3-C4, no significant disk bulge or herniation or evidence for central canal or foraminal stenosis.
C4-C5 Disk Level:
At C4-C5, no significant disk bulge or herniation or evidence for central canal or foraminal stenosis.
C5-C6 Disk Level:
At C5-C6, no significant disk bulge or herniation or evidence for central canal or foraminal stenosis.
C6-C7 Disk Level:
At C6-C7, no significant disk bulge or herniation or evidence for central canal or foraminal stenosis.
C7-T1 Disk Level:
At C7-T1, no significant disk bulge or herniation or evidence for central canal or foraminal stenosis.
Facet Joints and Ligaments:
Facet joints are intact without significant degenerative changes. Ligamentum flavum is of normal thickness.
Paravertebral Soft Tissues:
The paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable. No prevertebral soft tissue swelling identified.
Impression
1. No acute fracture or spondylolisthesis.
2. Multilevel degenerative changes of the cervical spine.