| Plain radiographs of the skull and vertebral column are useful to detect fractures, subluxation, infection, or neoplasia of osseous structures. In most infections or neoplastic processes of the brain and spinal cord, plain radiographs are normal. Myelography is used to detect compressive or expansive spinal cord lesions, including herniated or protruded intervertebral disks and spinal cord tumors. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are useful to
evaluate lesions of the brain and spinal cord in small animals. CT scans are helpful to detect changes in bone, acute hemorrhage, and CNS neoplasia. MRI scans can demonstrate neoplasia, abscesses, inflammation, and hemorrhage. Magnetic resonance angiography can be used to evaluate vascular changes in the CNS. |
