MRI spine is diagnostic of spinal cord compression. FIndings include extradural spinal hematoma, abscess or tumor, disk rupture, spinal cord hemorrhage, contusion or edema.^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

• MRI is preferred diagnostic imaging for spinal cord compression.^{[1][2][3][4][5]}
• Patients with positive history of any cancer presenting with low back pain should undergo MRI-enhanced imaging.
• Epidural abscess is best detected by MRI.
• FIndings include:
  • Extradural spinal hematoma
  • Abscess or tumor
  • Disc rupture
  • Spinal cord hemorrhage, contusion or edema.

• Disc extrusion at C5-C6 with compression of the spinal cord, that shows hyperintense signal alterations on T2.