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. 2005 Aug;26(7):1646–1654.

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Fig 3. — Masslike nodular enhancement form in spinal cord schistosomiasis. MR imaging of dorso-lumbar spine of case 6.

A, Sagittal T1-weighted SE (TR/TE: 530/20 ms) image showing mild expansion of the distal cord and conus medullaris by a poorly defined iso- to hypointense lesion (arrow).

B, Sagittal T2-weighted SE (TR/TE 5800/95 ms) image showing a hypointense lesion (arrow) surrounded by extensive perilesional hyperintense edema (arrowheads).

C, Postcontrast sagittal T1-weighted SE MR images (TR/TE: 520/20 ms). The lesion shows a solitary enhancing nodule (arrow).

D, Postcontrast axial image (TR/TE: 520/20 ms) documenting the intramedullary location of the enhancing spinal lesion (arrow).