Reason: eval for ASA syndrome, spinal ischemia, cord impingement History: loss of bowel/bladder function and sensation to BLE, concern for ASA syndrome due to aortic occlusion / PVD No cord compression or evidence of high grade spinal canal stenosis in the cervical, thoracic or lumbar spine is identified.The vertebral bodies are appropriate in the overall alignment and height. The spinal cord appears grossly unremarkable.
This is a limited exam specific for the exclusion of cord compression only and does not exclude more subtle lesions such as intrinsic cord abnormalities. No cord compression or evidence of high grade spinal canal stenosis in the cervical, thoracic or lumbar spine is identified.Due to the screening nature of this protocol details are not as evident on imaging as dedicated protocols of the spine.Findings were discussed with Laura Gardener at 10 am on 3/20/2015 and complete spine MRI is pending.