https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/203949
Title: | The Correlation of Clinical Course and Magnetic Resonance Image Findings of Radiation Myelopathy: A Case Report 放射治療後脊髓病變臨床病程與核磁共振影像之相關:病例報告 |
Authors: | 康峻宏 王顏和 黃國茂 KANG, JIUNN-HORNG WANG, YEN-HO HUANG, KOU-MOU |
Keywords: | radiation complication;magnetic resonance;image spinal cord | Issue Date: | 2003 | Journal Volume: | v.31 | Journal Issue: | n | Start page/Pages: | 99-104 | Source: | Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine Association Republic of China | Abstract: | We described a case of radiation myelopathy (RM). The correlations of evolutional changes in magnetic resonance image (MRI) findings in three years with clinical symptoms and treatment responses in different stages of the disease were discussed. We also describe some special rehabilitative consideration for RM patients. Cord enlargement with contrast-enhancement showed in MRI findings corresponding to rapid neurological deterioration. Some neurological improvement after anti- coagulation and steroid therapy was observed in this stage. Cord atrophy without contrast- enhancement was showed in following MRI. The neurological deficits still progressed slowly in this stage and almost did not response to the treatment. We conclude that MRI is a powerful diagnostic tool for RM and may predict the treatment responses. |
URI: | http://ntur.lib.ntu.edu.tw//handle/246246/99404 |
Appears in Collections: | 醫學系 |
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