Neoplastic and Non-Neoplastic Vertebral Marrow Pathologies: Can the Conventional and Advanced MRI Sequences Provide a Definitive Answer?

Abstract

Vertebral marrow lesions are quite frequently detected in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine referred for various clinical scenarios. Although MRI is highly sensitive for detecting marrowlesions, the speci fi citycan be improved by understanding and choosing appropriate sequences. Relative distribution of fat and water in the vertebral marrow lesions, estimation of cell density