Yvonne Foong

There is a large magnetic artifact opposite the T1-T2 level. In the upper thoracic spine there are multiple what appear to be dural based foci causing prominent impingement upon the spinal cord. The largest of these measures approximately 7mm and is located opposite the inferior aspect of L4 just to the left of midline. Another dural enhancement is also present with a moderately large plaque of approximately 8mm present at the L5-6 level. A very large similar focus is present opposite the T8 vertebrae body and occupies left half of the spina canal. Below there is magnetic artifact from prior surgery. Laminectomy has also been performed at this level. There is only a small extraspinal component. The spinal cord opposite the T5-6 level on the T2-weighted sequences has extensive increased signal intensity within it. It is also in the field of prior surgery, Below the T8 level there is also a moderate sized lesion opposite the T10 level located in the canal dorsal to the right of midline. Along the comus there are multiple 1 to 5mm foci of enhancement studding the cord and most prominent just below the conus as well.

Impression:
Multiple areas of postoperative changes noted throughout the spinal cord with magnetic artifiacts in the upper cervical spine. Abnormal T2 area within the cord at the T5-6 level as described. There remain several large intraspinal canal masses, most notably at T8, T10, and T6 levels, though moderate sized masses are present as described throughout.

Yvonne Foong’s Thoracic Spine MRI report dated 15th May 2007. Dictated by Waluch Victor, St. Vincent Medical Center.

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