The purpose of a myelogram is to evaluate the spinal cord and/or nerve roots for suspected compression
A radio opaque substance is something that resists the passage of X-Rays, or other radiation. It is often injected into the heart for a coronary angiogram, into the brain for a cerebral angiogram, or into the cerebralspinal fluid for a myelogram. It makes things stand out on an X-Ray or fluoroscope, making it easier to see internal structures and conditions. It can also be injected systemically, to enhance the constrast of an ordinary X-Ray or CT scan.
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An x-ray record of the spinal cord is called myelogram or myelography.
myelogram, but being replaced by CT scan and MRI's
eletromyogram; myelogram
A myelogram takes approximately 30-60 minutes
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A normal myelogram would show a spinal canal of normal width, with no areas of constriction or obstruction
The medical term for a record of the spinal cord is myelogram. Though very accurate, taking a myelogram is associated with risks mostly due to exposure to X-rays.
A myelogram may reveal a herniated disk, tumor, bone spurs, or narrowing of the spinal canal
A myelogram may reveal a herniated disk, tumor, bone spurs, or narrowing of the spinal canal (spinal stenosis).
The result of a radiographic examination.
Patients who smoke may be asked to stop the day before the test. This helps decrease the chance of nausea or headaches after the myelogram
A myelogram combines x rays with an injection of dye into the spinal canal and allows for detailed visualization of the spinal canal and nerve roots.