 There is increased T2/STIR signal involving the thoracic cord from the T9 to T10 levels, without associated enhancement. This finding was present on the prior exams, though the most recent study was severely motion degraded. On sagittal T2 counting image including the cervical spine, there is subtle increased T2 signal from C3 to C5, grossly similar to the prior study but significantly improved from 7/14/2010.The thoracic spine is in normal alignment, with a normal thoracic kyphosis. The vertebral body and disk heights are well-maintained. No worrisome focal marrow signal abnormality is appreciated. There is no significant disk bulge, herniation, spinal canal or foraminal stenosis within the thoracic spine.
1. Again seen is T2 signal abnormality in the thoracic cord from the T9 to T10 levels without associated abnormal enhancement and compatible with transverse myelitis. Finding is not significantly changed since 1/19/2016. No earlier thoracic comparison study is available.2. Partially imaged abnormal signal in the cervical cord is grossly similar to prior but significantly improved from 7/14/2010, when it also demonstrated enhancement. Finding is consistent with sequela of remote cervical transverse myelitis.