CT Temporal Bone Without IV Contrast There is no relevant literature regarding the use of CT temporal bone without IV contrast in the evaluation of sensory ataxia. CTA Head and Neck With IV Contrast There is no relevant literature regarding the use of CTA head and neck with IV contrast in the evaluation of sensory ataxia. MRA Head and Neck With IV Contrast There is no relevant literature regarding the use of MRA head and neck with IV contrast in the evaluation of sensory ataxia. MRA Head and Neck Without and With IV Contrast There is no relevant literature regarding the use of MRA head and neck without and with IV contrast in the evaluation of sensory ataxia. MRA Head and Neck Without IV Contrast There is no relevant literature regarding the use of MRA head and neck without IV contrast in the evaluation of sensory ataxia. MRI Cervical and Thoracic Spine Without and With IV Contrast MRI of the spine allows for evaluation of the spinal column as well as the soft tissues within and surrounding the spinal column including the spinal cord. Atrophy of the cervical spinal cord has been reported in several forms of degenerative ataxia, which may be a helpful diagnostic finding in patients presenting with disequilibrium [78-80]. In patients with chronic disequilibrium due to sensory ataxia and loss of proprioception that is out of proportion to Dizziness and Ataxia other sensory modalities and motor function, spine MRI is useful to evaluate the dorsal columns of the spinal cord (eg, compressive myelopathy, B12/copper deficiency, or tabes dorsalis neurosyphilis). These findings are typically adequately evaluated on MRI without IV contrast; however, if there is concern for an inflammatory or infectious neoplastic cause of sensory ataxia, contrast-enhanced imaging should be included. MRI Cervical and Thoracic Spine Without IV Contrast MRI of the spine allows for evaluation of the spinal column as well as the soft tissues within and surrounding the spinal column including the spinal cord.
Dizziness and Ataxia. CT Temporal Bone Without IV Contrast There is no relevant literature regarding the use of CT temporal bone without IV contrast in the evaluation of sensory ataxia. CTA Head and Neck With IV Contrast There is no relevant literature regarding the use of CTA head and neck with IV contrast in the evaluation of sensory ataxia. MRA Head and Neck With IV Contrast There is no relevant literature regarding the use of MRA head and neck with IV contrast in the evaluation of sensory ataxia. MRA Head and Neck Without and With IV Contrast There is no relevant literature regarding the use of MRA head and neck without and with IV contrast in the evaluation of sensory ataxia. MRA Head and Neck Without IV Contrast There is no relevant literature regarding the use of MRA head and neck without IV contrast in the evaluation of sensory ataxia. MRI Cervical and Thoracic Spine Without and With IV Contrast MRI of the spine allows for evaluation of the spinal column as well as the soft tissues within and surrounding the spinal column including the spinal cord. Atrophy of the cervical spinal cord has been reported in several forms of degenerative ataxia, which may be a helpful diagnostic finding in patients presenting with disequilibrium [78-80]. In patients with chronic disequilibrium due to sensory ataxia and loss of proprioception that is out of proportion to Dizziness and Ataxia other sensory modalities and motor function, spine MRI is useful to evaluate the dorsal columns of the spinal cord (eg, compressive myelopathy, B12/copper deficiency, or tabes dorsalis neurosyphilis). These findings are typically adequately evaluated on MRI without IV contrast; however, if there is concern for an inflammatory or infectious neoplastic cause of sensory ataxia, contrast-enhanced imaging should be included. MRI Cervical and Thoracic Spine Without IV Contrast MRI of the spine allows for evaluation of the spinal column as well as the soft tissues within and surrounding the spinal column including the spinal cord.