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ArticleRadiology case reports2024

The "pancake-like" enhancement in cervical spondylotic myelopathy.

Manal Jidal, Kenza Horache, Ola Messaoud, Meriem Fikri, Najwa El Kettani, Mohamed Jiddane, Firdaous Touarsa

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Manal JidalNeuroradiology Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Kenza HoracheNeuroradiology Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Ola MessaoudNeuroradiology Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Meriem FikriNeuroradiology Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Najwa El KettaniNeuroradiology Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Mohamed JiddaneNeuroradiology Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.
Firdaous TouarsaNeuroradiology Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.

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Abstract

Cervical spondylotic myelopathy, characterized by chronic spinal cord compression resulting from degenerative spine changes, manifests with a spectrum of neurological and pain symptoms. Despite the complexity of intramedullary spinal cord abnormalities, employing a systematic approach to differential diagnosis, considering factors such as lesion location, cord length, segment involvement, and enhancement pattern, can significantly aid in narrowing down the potential diagnoses, potentially avoiding invasive diagnostic procedures and guiding treatment decisions. This article presents two cases of cervical spondylotic myelopathy characterized by progressive weakness and paraesthesia, exhibiting progressive bilateral upper extremity numbness, tingling, and impaired gait, with cervical myelopathy evident on MRI displaying transverse pancake-like gadolinium enhancement.

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Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM)Degenerative changesMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI)Pancake-like enhancementSpinal cord compression

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PMID38881624
PMCPMC11179559

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