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myelogram

[′mī·ə·lə‚gram]
(medicine)
Roentgenogram of the spinal cord, made by myelography.
(pathology)
Differential cell study of material extracted from bone marrow.
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A myelogram can show pressure on the spinal cord or nerves from herniated disks, bone spurs, or tumors.
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In one case the myelogram showed no definite abnormality but spinal angiography was then performed because of the clinical suspicion that an SDAVM might be present.
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In some cases, a full neurological examination may be necessary, including an x-ray of the spinal cord called a myelogram, to see if there may be a ruptured disc or other source of pressure on the cord or nerve roots.
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Reduction of cervical dislocation may result in neurologic deterioration due to retropulsed disc that necessitate urgent Computed Tomography, myelogram or Magnetic Resonance Imaging9-12.
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