FIG. 3.
A. Sagittal STIR MRI of the cervical spine demonstrating 3 contiguous segments of central cord hyperintensity and mild intrinsic thickening (bracketed area). B. Postcontrast T1-weighted sagittal image demonstrating patchy faint gadolinium enhancement of the same area (arrow), consistent with active inflammation. STIR, short inversion-time inversion recovery.