Imaging of Vascular Disorders of the Spine

Abstract

Vascular disorders of the spine are more rare than cerebral vascular entities but can result in significant morbidity. These lesions frequently demonstrate distinguishing characteristics by imaging that are imperative for the radiologist to recognize to properly guide diagnosis and treatment. We review distinguishing imaging characteristics for spinal vascular malformations, spinal emergencies, and spinal vascular masses.

Keywords: Angiography; Hemangioblastoma; MR imaging; Spinal aneurysm; Spinal cord infarction; Spinal vascular malformation; Spine; Vertebral hemangioma.