Diagnostic imaging of infections and neoplasms affecting the spine in patients with AIDS

Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 1997 May;7(2):341-57.

Abstract

The central nervous system may be affected by AIDS in the form of infections or neoplasia and by HIV itself. The spine and spinal cord are involved more commonly than documented. MR imaging is the most sensitive imaging technique for the detection of AIDS-related abnormalities in the spine and spinal cord. The early detection by spinal imaging will allow the prompt initiation of the appropriate therapy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / diagnosis*
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Spinal Cord Diseases / complications
  • Spinal Cord Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Spinal Cord Neoplasms / complications
  • Spinal Cord Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Spinal Diseases / complications
  • Spinal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Spinal Neoplasms / complications
  • Spinal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed