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The dye used during a myelogram outlines the spinal cord and nerve roots. This helps your doctor determine if there are any unusual indentations or abnormal shapes in the spinal cord. Anything that is pushing into the nerves shows up as an indentation into the spinal sac.
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A myelogram uses a special dye and an X-ray (fluoroscopy) to make pictures of the bones and the space (subarachnoid space) between the bones in your spine (spinal canal). ... A myelogram may be done to find a tumor, ... The spinal canal holds the spinal cord, spinal nerve roots, and the subarachnoid space. A dye is put into...
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www.webmd.com/back-pain/myelogram-16147
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Your physician will give you detailed instructions on how to prepare for your myelogram. ... Myelography provides a very detailed picture (myelogram) of the spinal cord and spinal column.
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A CT of the spine post myelogram is a specialized study of the spinal region of interest (see previous section) and may be ordered for the more than one region or the whole spine (cervical, thoracic and/or lumbar).
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A myelogram (myelography) is performed to diagnose disorders of the spinal canal and cord, such as nerve compression that can cause extremity pain and weakness. ... A myelogram requires introduction of radiographic contrast media (dye) into the sac (dura) surrounding the spinal cord and nerves. The patient lies on their...
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SPINAL MYELOGRAM AND SPINAL DISCOGRAMS ... Occasionally, more invasive procedure such as a spinal myelogram or a spinal discogram may be required. ... The spinal myelogram involves injecting a dye using a needle into the cerebrospinal fluid to outline the nerves using x-ray and CAT scan.
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www.sbncmd.com/spinal_myelogram.htm
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A myelogram is an x-ray examination performed by a radiologist to enable your doctor to detect abnormalities of the spine, spinal cord, or surrounding structures. ... A myelogram is an x-ray examination performed by a radiologist to enable your doctor to detect abnormalities of the spine, spinal cord,
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It is used to diagnose a bulging disc, herniated disc, or changes in the bones surrounding the spinal cord. A myelogram/CT combined is the most accurate test for evaluating nerve root compression.
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www.neurosurgeon.com/conditions/myelogram.htm
www.neurosurgeon.com/conditions/myelogram.htm
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spinal myelogram - medical resources available from Patient UK ... You are here: Search for 'spinal_myelogram' ... You searched for 'spinal myelogram'
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