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Title: [Spinal cord compression disclosing rib hydatidosis]. Author: Ousehal A, Adil A, El Azhari A, Kadiri R. Journal: J Radiol; 1995 Dec; 76(12):1093-5. PubMed ID: 8676297. Abstract: The authors report an exceptional case of spinal compression following an isolate rib hydatidosis. The CT scan has suspected the diagnosis. The authors recall the anatomoclinic features and specify the radiologic aspects of the osseous hydatidosis, especially the rib's localization which is very rare. MR imaging in addition of its diagnosis role showing a very evocative cyst images, is the exam of choice in order to appreciate the disease's extent and the degree of medular sufferance.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]