Gadolinium-DTPA enhanced MR imaging of intradural neurenteric cysts

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 1988 Sep-Oct;12(5):762-4. doi: 10.1097/00004728-198809010-00008.

Abstract

Neurenteric cysts are rare congenital lesions that may cause spinal cord compression. Two cases are reported emphasizing the value of magnetic resonance imaging without and with contrast medium (Gd-DTPA) administration.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Contrast Media*
  • Female
  • Gadolinium DTPA
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement / methods*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Male
  • Neural Tube Defects / complications
  • Neural Tube Defects / diagnosis*
  • Neural Tube Defects / surgery
  • Organometallic Compounds*
  • Pentetic Acid*
  • Spinal Cord Compression / diagnosis
  • Spinal Cord Compression / etiology
  • Spinal Cord Compression / surgery

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Pentetic Acid
  • Gadolinium DTPA