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What is an MR lumbar spine?

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What is an MR lumbar spine?

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the lumbar spine is a safe and painless test that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed pictures of the lumbar spine (the bones, disks, and other structures in the lower back).

What is hemangioma on MRI?

MR imaging findings in hemangioma are frequently diagnostic. On T2-weighted images, hemangiomas generally appear as multiple high-signal-intensity lobules that resemble a bunch of grapes (,,,,,Fig 12c). This appearance is due to cavernous or cystic vascular spaces containing stagnant blood.

What is vertebral metastasis?

Vertebral metastases represent the secondary involvement of the vertebral spine by hematogenously-disseminated metastatic cells. They must be included in any differential diagnosis of a spinal bone lesion in a patient older than 40 years.

What can a lumbar MRI show?

A lumbar MRI is a powerful diagnostic tool that doctors may use to:

  • check spinal alignment.
  • detect abnormalities of vertebrae or the spinal cord.
  • check for a lumbar disk herniation, which can lead to leg pain.
  • evaluate any inflammation of the spinal cord or nerves.
  • check for tumors on or around the spinal cord.

Why would a doctor order an MRI of the spine?

Your doctor may recommend an MRI to better diagnose or treat problems with your spine. Injury-related pain, disease, infection, or other factors could be causing your condition. Your doctor might order a spine MRI if you have the following symptoms: Injury to your lower spine.

Can bone metastases be cured?

Bone metastasis can cause pain and broken bones. With rare exceptions, cancer that has spread to the bones can’t be cured. Treatments can help reduce pain and other symptoms of bone metastases.

Can spine metastasis be cured?

In patients with many spinal metastases, a chance for cure is unfortunately unlikely. However, spinal metastases can be controlled, either temporarily or indefinitely, with treatments such as surgical resection, stereotactic radiosurgery, fractionated radiation and chemotherapy.