Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of sub- and epidural empyemas |
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Authors: | K Tsuchiya K Makita S Furui S Kusano Y Inoue |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Radiology, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan;(2) Department of Radiology, Mitsui Memorial Hospital, Tokyo, Japan |
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Abstract: | Summary Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance images (MRI) of three patients with subdural (SDE) and two with epidural empyemas (EDE) were reviewed. In each case, the capsule of the lesion demonstrated enhancement, and distinction between capsule and contents was obvious on contrast-enhanced images. In SDE, contrast-enhanced images clearly depicted thickening of the neighbouring dura mater and a co-existent brain abscess. In EDE, part of the displaced dura mater did not enhance, which facilitated differentiation from SDE. Contrast-enhanced MRI was thus of value in diagnosis. |
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Keywords: | Subdural empyema-Epidural empyema Gadopentetate dimeglumine Magnetic resonance imaging |
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