MRI diagnosis of thoracic ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament with concomitant disc herniation

Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament is a potentially curable cause of thoracic myelopathy. As this case illustrates, MRI can confirm the diagnosis, demonstrate other concomitant pathology such as disc herniation, and help assess the clinical significance of OPLL by showing spinal wor...

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Published in:Neuroradiology 1991-01, Vol.33 (5), p.455-457
Main Authors: YOSHINO, M. T, SEEGER, J. F, CARMODY, R. F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Diseases of the osteoarticular system
Diseases of the spine
Female
Humans
Intervertebral Disc Displacement - etiology
Ligaments - pathology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical sciences
Ossification, Heterotopic - diagnosis
Spinal Cord Compression - etiology
Thoracic Vertebrae
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Summary:Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament is a potentially curable cause of thoracic myelopathy. As this case illustrates, MRI can confirm the diagnosis, demonstrate other concomitant pathology such as disc herniation, and help assess the clinical significance of OPLL by showing spinal word compression.
ISSN:0028-3940
1432-1920
DOI:10.1007/BF00598627