Significant advancements in cancer treatment have led to improved survival rates for patients, particularly in the context of spinal metastases. However, early detection and monitoring of treatment response remain crucial for optimizing patient outcomes. Although conventional imaging methods such as bone scan, PET, MR imaging, and computed tomography are commonly used for diagnosing and monitoring treatment, they present challenges in differential diagnoses and treatment response monitoring. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of the principles, applications, and practical uses of dynamic contrast-enhanced MR imaging and diffusion-weighted imaging in the assessment and monitoring of marrow-replacing disorders of the spine.
Keywords: Atypical hemangiomas (intraosseous venous malformations); Benign and malignant vertebral compression fractures; Chordoma; Diffusion-weighted imaging; Dynamic contrast-enhanced MR imaging; Hypervascular metastases; Hypovascular metastases; Spinal metastases.
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