Title
MRI of the Thoracic Spine Without and With Intravenous Contrast
Clinical History
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Comparison
No prior studies available for comparison.
Technique
Multi-planar MRI of the thoracic spine was performed utilizing axial T1, axial T2, sagittal T1, sagittal T1 localizer, sagittal T2, and sagittal STIR images without contrast. Following administration of gadolinium, axial and sagittal T1 weighted images were obtained.
Findings
The thoracic spine demonstrates normal alignment and morphology.
Spinal Alignment and Curvature:
Normal thoracic kyphosis is maintained.
Vertebral Bodies:
The thoracic vertebral body heights and alignment are maintained. Normal bone marrow signal is present on long and short TR pulse sequences. No expansile or destructive osseous lesion is identified. No acute fracture is seen.
Intervertebral Disks:
Normal signal and heights of the intervertebral disks are maintained. No focal disk herniation is identified.
Spinal Canal:
Normal spinal canal dimensions without stenosis.
Neural Foramina:
Neural foramina are patent bilaterally without stenosis.
Spinal Cord:
The thoracic cord has normal size and contour without evidence of abnormal enlargement, cavitation, or abnormal intramedullary signal.
Epidural Space:
No epidural mass or collection is identified.
Visualized Lower Cervical Spine:
The visualized lower cervical spine demonstrates normal alignment without acute abnormality.
Impression
Unremarkable thoracic spine MRI with no acute abnormality identified.