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  • Title: Imaging of spine infection.
    Author: Diehn FE.
    Journal: Radiol Clin North Am; 2012 Jul; 50(4):777-98. PubMed ID: 22643395.
    Abstract:
    This article reviews the imaging and relevant clinical details of infection of the extradural spine. Spine infections are increasing in incidence and in frequency of diagnosis. They are clinically important despite their relative rarity, because they may be life-threatening, and because early diagnosis leads to improved outcomes. The focus is on pyogenic spondylodiscitis. The also typically pyogenic conditions of epidural and subdural abscess, facet joint infection, and pyomyositis are discussed. Nonpyogenic, granulomatous infections are also addressed. Magnetic resonance imaging is emphasized. The radiologist's role in performing minimally invasive sampling procedures is highlighted.
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