Differential Diagnosis In Neuroimaging. Spine -

If the disc is destroyed, think infection first.

If the pedicle is destroyed but the disc is fine, think metastasis.

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This area is outside the dural sac. It includes the vertebrae, intervertebral discs, and epidural space.

Meningiomas, nerve sheath tumors (schwannoma, neurofibroma), and drop metastases. If the disc is destroyed, think infection first

Post-contrast T1-weighted images are vital for evaluating tumors, drop metastases, and active demyelinating plaques.

Displaces the thecal sac and cord away from the lesion. 2. Intradural-Extramedullary Compartment If the disc is destroyed

This space is inside the dura, but outside the actual spinal cord.