Primary amyloidoma of the cervical spine

AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2000 Mar;21(3):601-3.

Abstract

Primary solitary amyloidoma of the spine is a disease characterized by localized deposits of amyloid. We describe and illustrate the radiologic appearance of primary solitary amyloidoma of the spine on plain radiographs, CT scans, and MR images. The imaging findings revealed features of a nonspecific soft-tissue mass with calcifications. Epidural extension of the amyloidoma caused spinal cord compression.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amyloidosis / diagnosis*
  • Amyloidosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Cervical Vertebrae* / diagnostic imaging
  • Cervical Vertebrae* / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Spinal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Spinal Diseases / pathology