Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.24141/1/9/2/2
Comparison Of The Diagnostic Value Of Computed Tomography And Magnetic Resonance Imaging Of Schmorl’s Hernia In Young People
Darko Tomić
orcid.org/0009-0001-6235-8003
; Faculty of Health Studies, University of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ivana Stojak
; Faculty of Health Studies, University of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Vesna Majher Tomić
; Faculty of Health Studies, University of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Tea Marić
; Faculty of Health Studies, University of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Marija Topalović
; Faculty of Health Studies, University of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Abstract
Introduction: Schmorl’s hernias are frequently diagnosed as degenerative changes in the vertebrae that occur in young people. In the diagnosis of Schmorl’s hernia, the two most commonly used methods are computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR). Both modalities provide detailed information on the structure and condition of the vertebrae, but they differ in the principle of operation and the characteristics of the image they generate with their advantages and limitations
Material and methods: Research on Schmorl’s hernias in young people, with a focus on comparing the diagnostic value of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, was conducted at the Department of Radiology of the University Clinical Hospital Mostar.
Results: The results of the research showed that the youngest respondent was 14 years old, and the oldest was 89 years old. Respondents under the age of 45 were a total of 27% of the total number of respondents. In our research, there were more male respondents, 57% of them. Significantly more subjects had MRI findings, 64% of them, while 36% of subjects had MSCT findings. In the MSCT examination, Schmorl’s hernia was most often found in the thoracic region, 42%. In contrast to MSCT, MR showed discrete changes in the endplates (10%).
Conclusion: The choice between CT and MR will depend on the clinical circumstances, availability and goals of the diagnostic procedure. It is important to individually adapt the diagnostic approach to each patient in order to achieve optimal diagnostic accuracy and make informed treatment decisions.
Keywords
computed tomography; magnetic resonance; Schmorl’s hernia
Hrčak ID:
313058
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Publication date:
4.1.2024.
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