Conclusion For patients suspected of intraspinal canal tumour, MRI and Gd-DTPA contrasted MRI should be performed as early as possible in order to avoid missed diagnosis or misdiagnosis.

• 结论对怀疑椎管内肿瘤的患者须尽早做MRI及增强MRI检查，避免椎管内肿瘤的漏/误诊。