Presentation
Known metastatic bladder cancer. Now worsening mobility
Patient Data
Age: 70
Gender: Male
From the case:
Intramedullary spinal metastasis
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On FDG-PET, focus of abnormal uptake within the spinal canal, suspicious for spinal cord involvement. MRI was advised.
From the case:
Intramedullary spinal metastasis
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Abnormal T2 cord hyperintensity, with suggestion of focal mass dorsally at T6. Post-contrast imaging shows intramedullary enhancing lesion corresponding to PET abnormality. Appearances consistent with intramedullary spinal metastasis with surrounding edema.