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Two cases in which 3D MRI was used to differentiate between a disc mass that mimics a tumor and neurinoma.

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BACKGROUND:Since disc sequestration that mimics a tumor is rare and sometimes presents with an atypical appearance upon magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), it is often confused with other more common epidural and intradural neoplasms, particularly neurinoma. Open surgery is necessary due to the difficult of achieving a definitive diagnosis using computed tomography, MRI, and gadolinium- enhanced MRI prior to operation. Herein, we describe the use of coronal MR images of 3D fast-field echo with water selective excitation in the diagnosis of disc sequestration mimicking a tumor. CASE PRESENTATION:Two patients were admitted to our hospital with back pain, radiating pain, and hypoesthesia in the right lower limb. MRI revealed tumor-like masses in the lateral recess of L3 and posterior to the body of L4. The initial diagnosis indicated disc sequestration mimicking a tumor and neurinoma. The coronal MR images of 3D fast-field echo with water selective excitation showed a clear boundary between the tumor-like mass and the nerve root. Moreover, the mass was also completely separated from the dura. Therefore, neurinoma was excluded as a possible diagnosis prior to operation. Surgical excision to perform removal of the gross mass was performed in one patient. The histopathological diagnosis was consistent with the 3D fast-field echo with water-selective excitation MRI. Another patient was successfully treated by minimally invasive endoscopic surgery. CONCLUSIONS:Disc sequestration that mimics a tumor is difficult to diagnose preoperatively. As a non-invasive strategy, coronal MR images of 3D fast-field echo with water selective excitation is a helpful imaging tool for differentiating between diagnosis of disc sequestration that mimics a tumor and neurinoma prior to operation. If the disc fragment of mimicking tumor can be identified prior to operation, open surgery may not be necessary for all patients. Minimally invasive endoscopic surgery also is an alternative strategy.

journal_name

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

journal_title

BMC musculoskeletal disorders

authors

Jia J,Wei Q,Wu T,He D,Cheng X

doi

10.1186/s12891-018-2070-2

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Has Abstract

pub_date

2018-05-22 00:00:00

pages

154

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issn

1471-2474

pii

10.1186/s12891-018-2070-2

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Two cases in which 3D MRI was used to differentiate between a disc mass that mimics a tumor and neurinoma.