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World J Radiol. Apr 28, 2017; 9(4): 178-190
Published online Apr 28, 2017. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v9.i4.178
Published online Apr 28, 2017. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v9.i4.178
Imaging spectrum of spinal dysraphism on magnetic resonance: A pictorial review
Jyoti Kumar, Muhammed Afsal, Anju Garg, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi 110002, India
Author contributions: Kumar J and Afsal M substantially contributed towards the conception of study, data collection and drafting the article; Garg A analysed the data and critically revised to assess intellectual content in the article.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Authors declare no conflict of interests for this article.
Correspondence to: Dr. Jyoti Kumar, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Lok Nayak Hospital, Bahadur Shah Zafar Road, New Delhi 110002, India. drjyotikumar@gmail.com
Telephone: +91-99-68604361
Received: October 13, 2016
Peer-review started: October 17, 2016
First decision: January 16, 2017
Revised: February 16, 2017
Accepted: February 28, 2017
Article in press: March 2, 2017
Published online: April 28, 2017
Processing time: 196 Days and 19.9 Hours
Peer-review started: October 17, 2016
First decision: January 16, 2017
Revised: February 16, 2017
Accepted: February 28, 2017
Article in press: March 2, 2017
Published online: April 28, 2017
Processing time: 196 Days and 19.9 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Imaging of spinal dysraphism may appear complicated as it is a group of diverse conditions which can have variable imaging appearance. It includes a heterogeneous group of anomalies which result from faulty closure of midline structures during development. Magnetic resonance imaging is now considered the imaging modality of choice for diagnosing these conditions. A systematic approach and correlation with neuroradiological, clinical and developmental data helps in making the correct diagnosis.