Role of MRI in Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy with Other Pathological Findings: Case Report and Literature Review

Abstract

Introduction: Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a neck condition that arises when the spinal cord becomes compressed due to the wear-and-tear changes that occur in the spine as we age. Case report: The patient was a 52-year-old male, who complains of neck pain, paranesthesia in upper extremities, lower back pain and bilateral calf pain, muscle weakness in the lower and upper extremities, fatigue and general body pain that started four weeks ago associated with other clinical manifestation. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the cervical spine revealed canal stenosis and increased T2 signal within the spinal cord. CSM is a rare condition there are very few or no cases described in literature when CSM in C3/C4 is associated with a lack of B12 and other pathologies such as and hypoplasia of the mastoid air-cell with system maxillary sinus aplasia. Conclusion: The case described in the present study suggested that the incidence of CSM may be correlated with VB12 deficiency, particularly for cases in which the clinical manifestations and the imaging do not fully match.

Deep learning algorithm to evaluate cervical spondylotic myelopathy using lateral cervical spine radiograph

“…The diagnosis of CSM is based on cervical spine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings and the corresponding clinical symptoms [ 7 – 9 ]. However, in clinical practice, some patients are reluctant to undergo MRI due to financial concerns.…”