Ces radiol. 2025, 79(4):277-285 | DOI: 10.55095/CesRadiol2025/035

Spinal vertebral tumorsReview article

Andrea Šprláková-Puková¹, Barbora Miklošová¹, Marek Mechl¹, Jan Kocanda², Miloslav Maršálek², Alena Štouračová¹

¹ Klinika radiologie a nukleární medicíny LF MU a FN, Brno

² Klinika ortopedie a spondylochirurgie LF MU a FN, Brno Korespondenční adresa:

The authors present a comprehensive overview of tumors affecting the spinal skeleton, with particular attention paid to primary neoplasms, which constitute a smaller but clinically significant proportion of these lesions. The article focuses on describing the typical imaging characteristics of the most significant benign and malignant tumors, including metastases, hemangiomas, plasmacytomas, and rarer primary bone tumors. The text also includes a summary of distinguishing features that enable more accurate differential diagnosis and thus more effective management of further diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

A significant part of the review is devoted to the role of individual imaging methods – in particular magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, but in some cases also nuclear medicine modalities. These modalities complement each other and provide a comprehensive view of the morphology and biological behavior of individual lesions. The authors‘ goal was not only to highlight the importance of comprehensive evaluation of individual findings, but also to emphasize the necessity of using a combination of imaging methods in the evaluation of spinal tumors. The review thus offers a practical framework that can help radiologists and clinicians achieve greater diagnostic accuracy and optimize patient care.

Keywords: vertebral tumors, diagnosis, imaging methods.

Accepted: October 1, 2025; Published: January 1, 2026  Show citation