files/journal/2022-09-03_18-51-40-000000_599.png

Research Journal of Medical Sciences

ISSN: Online 1993-6095
ISSN: Print 1815-9346
About US
Editors
Issues
Pages
Indexed in
165
Views
13
Downloads

Diagnostic Accuracy and Characteristics of Signal Intensity Ratio of Vertebral Lesions in Magnetic Resonance Imaging

N. Kavya Priyadharshin, Assvath Oobula Chandru, B.Y. Akash Kumar and S. Sathish Babu
Page: 282-287 | Received 22 Apr 2024, Published online: 14 Jun 2024

Download Citation
https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.7.282.287

Full Text Reference XML File PDF File

Abstract

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a crucial tool for diagnosing vertebral lesions, which can cause significant morbidity and mortality if not diagnosed accurately. The Signal Intensity Ratio (SIR) in MRI provides quantitative data that complements qualitative information, aiding clinicians in making informed decisions and optimizing patient outcomes. The study aims to evaluate the characteristics and diagnostic accuracy of signal intensity ratio (SIR) on MRI among benign and malignant vertebral lesions and investigate its correlation with characteristics. This observational cross‐sectional study included patients referred to a tertiary care centre between July 2021 and August 2023 who underwent MRI scans. The study collected demographic and clinical data, obtained MRI images of vertebral lesions and analyzed them by experienced radiologists. Descriptive statistics summarized demographic, clinical and imaging characteristics, with Pearson's correlation coefficient assessed. The mean age of individuals with benign lesions was 43 (±8.3) years, while those with malignant lesions were 48 (±3.1) years. The overall mean age was 54.9 (±14.3) years. The SIR showed a sensitivity of 89% for benign lesions, 79% for infections and 86% for malignant lesions. The results indicated a strong positive correlation between SIR and osteoporotic vertebral collapse, a weak negative correlation with vertebral tuberculosis, a moderate positive correlation with lung cancer, a negative correlation with spondylodiscitis and a strong positive correlation with primary malignancy. This study adds to the growing body of evidence supporting the use of SIR on MRI as a valuable diagnostic tool for vertebral lesions by providing their characteristics with histological correlations. However, further validation is needed to establish its precise role in clinical practice.

How to cite this article:

N. Kavya Priyadharshin, Assvath Oobula Chandru, B.Y. Akash Kumar and S. Sathish Babu. Diagnostic Accuracy and Characteristics of Signal Intensity Ratio of Vertebral Lesions in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.7.282.287
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2024.7.282.287