Traumatic nerve root avulsion and pseudomeningocele diagnosed by three dimensional MRI technique (CISS sequence): A case report

Oncu J., Ovali G. Y., Kitis O., Ozturk C., HEPGÜLER A. S., Calli C., ...More

Neuroradiology Journal, vol.19, no.5, pp.679-682, 2006 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Abstract
  • Volume: 19 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Doi Number: 10.1177/197140090601900520
  • Journal Name: Neuroradiology Journal
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.679-682
  • Keywords: Avulsion, MRI, Nerve root
  • Manisa Celal Bayar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This case report demonstrates the importance of the CISS sequence, a fast imaging technique in MRI, in case of suspected nerve root avulsion. We present a case of traumatic pseudomeningoceles at T1-T2 root levels with right T2 ventral root avulsion without associated skeletal fracture diagnosed by MRI using the three dimensional CISS technique. A 28-year-old man presented to the Emergency Department following a motorcycle accident. Clinical examination revealed paresis in intrinsic muscles of the right hand. Traumatic pseudomeningoceles at T1-T2 root levels bilaterally with right T2 ventral root avulsion without associated skeletal fracture were diagnosed by three dimensional cervicothoracic MRI with CISS technique.