Published September 1998 | Version v1
Journal article

Sacral hydatidosis: value of MRI in the diagnosis

  • 1. Cristian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore (India). Dept. of Radiodiagnosis
  • 2. Cristian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore (India). Dept. of Surgery
  • 3. Cristian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore (India). Dept. of Patology

Description

We present a case of primary hydatid disease of the sacrum. The diagnosis was made on MR imaging obtained to evaluate the spine for recurrent disc disease. The patient had previously undergone laminectomy elsewhere for L4-5 radiculopathy. Ultrasound-guided aspiration and visualisation of scolices confirmed the diagnosis. No other site of involvement was found. (orig.)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Skeletal Radiology
Journal Volume
27
Journal Issue
9
Journal Page Range
p. 518-521
ISSN
0364-2348
CODEN
SKRADI

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
29061785
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BONE MARROW; NMR IMAGING; SKELETAL DISEASES; VERTEBRAE
Descriptors DEC
ANIMAL TISSUES; BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; HEMATOPOIETIC SYSTEM; ORGANS; SKELETON