An x-ray of the spinal cord after an injection of dye into the space between the lining of the spinal cord and brain. Found on http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary?expand=M
<investigation> A diagnostic procedure where a radiopaque contrast dye is injected into the spinal canal. X-rays are then performed which reveal the anatomy of the spinal canal. Myelograms can be used to diagnosis disk disease, spinal stenosis and tumours of the spinal canal. MRI and CT scanning have largely displaced the use of this more inv... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(mi´ә-lo-gram) the film produced by myelography. a graphic representation of the differential count of cells found in a stained representation of bone marrow. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
A roentgenogram of the spinal cord taken after contrast material has been injected (through an LP needle) into the subarachnoid space of the spinal canal. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21447
Myelogram: An x-ray of the spinal cord and the bones of the spine. During a myelogram, a contrast material that is injected into the spinal canal is used to visualize the structures of the spinal cord and nerve roots.Common Misspellings: mylagram Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4482
A myelogram is an X-ray study that involves the injection of a dye into the spinal canal to assess the nerve roots. A needle is injected into the thecal sac containing the nerve roots with radiopaque dye that will highlight the nerve areas in the X-ray image. A myelogram is typically used to evaluate for disk pathology and degenerative changes of t... Found on http://www.spine-health.com/glossary/m/myelogram