Tumors

With contributions by numerous experts

With contributions by numerous experts

Technical Considerations in the Diagnostic Workup of Spinal Tumors.- A. Standard Radiographs.- References.- Primary Tumors of the Osseous Spine.- A. Introduction.- B. Genuine Tumors of Bony Origin.- C. Pseudo- or Paratumoral Lesions.- D. Conclusion.- Spinal Cord Tumors.- A. Introduction.- B. Radiologic Signs of Spinal Cord Tumors.- C. Intramedullary Tumors.- D. Conclusion.- References.- Spinal Neurinomas.- A. Macroscopic Appearance.- B. Histology.- C. Clinical Course.- D. Radiology.- E. Therapy.- References.- Spinal Tumors in the Child.- A. Standard Roentgenographs.- B. Computed Tomography.- C. Water-Soluble Contrast Myelography.- D. CT Myelography.- E. Summary.- References.- Vertebral Hemangiomas.- A. Asymptomatic Vertebral Hemangioma.- B. Pseudotumorous Vertebral Hemangioma.- C. Painful Vertebral Hemangiomas.- D. Cobb's Syndrome or Metameric Angioma.- References.- Metastatic Disease of the Spine and Spinal Canal.- A. Frequency.- B. Dissemination Pathways.- C. Radiological Patterns of Bone Metastases of the Spine.- D. Radiological Signs of Intracanalar Lesions.- E. Differential Diagnosis.- References.- Metastatic Disease of the Spine: The Contribution of Bone Scintigraphy.- A. Introduction.- B. Materials and Methods.- C. Results and Comments.- D. Discussion.- E. Summary and Conclusions.- References.

With contributions by numerous experts