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==MRI== | ==MRI== | ||
[[Magnetic resonance imaging]] (MRI) of the brain and spine is often used during the diagnostic process. MRI shows areas of demyelination ([[lesion]]s) as bright spots on the image. A substance, called [[Gadolinium]], can be injected into the spinal column to highlight active plaques and, by elimination, demonstrate the existence of historical lesions not associated with clinical symptoms. This can provide the evidence of chronic disease needed for a definitive diagnosis of MS. | [[Magnetic resonance imaging]] (MRI) of the brain and spine is often used during the diagnostic process. MRI shows areas of demyelination ([[lesion]]s) as bright spots on the image. A substance, called [[Gadolinium]], can be injected into the spinal column to highlight active plaques and, by elimination, demonstrate the existence of historical lesions not associated with clinical symptoms. This can provide the evidence of chronic disease needed for a definitive diagnosis of MS. | ||
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Image:Monthly multiple sclerosis MRI.gif|T1-weighted [[Magnetic resonance imaging|MRI]] scans (post-contrast) of same brain slice at monthly intervals. Bright spots indicate active lesions. | |||
Image:Multiple Sclerosis2.jpg|Multiple Sclerosis | |||
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'''Patient #1''' | |||
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Image:Multiple-sclerosis-001.jpg|Multiple sclerosis | |||
Image:Multiple-sclerosis-002.jpg|Multiple sclerosis | |||
Image:Multiple-sclerosis-003.jpg|Multiple sclerosis | |||
Image:Multiple-sclerosis-004.jpg|Multiple sclerosis | |||
Image:Multiple-sclerosis-005.jpg|Multiple sclerosis | |||
Image:Multiple-sclerosis-006.jpg|Multiple sclerosis | |||
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'''Patient #2: Contrast enchancement of several lesions indicates active disease''' | |||
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Image:Active-multiple-sclerosis-001.jpg | |||
Image:Active-multiple-sclerosis-002.jpg | |||
Image:Active-multiple-sclerosis-004.jpg | |||
Image:Active-multiple-sclerosis-003.jpg|GAD enhanced T1 | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain and spine is often used during the diagnostic process. MRI shows areas of demyelination (lesions) as bright spots on the image. A substance, called Gadolinium, can be injected into the spinal column to highlight active plaques and, by elimination, demonstrate the existence of historical lesions not associated with clinical symptoms. This can provide the evidence of chronic disease needed for a definitive diagnosis of MS.
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T1-weighted MRI scans (post-contrast) of same brain slice at monthly intervals. Bright spots indicate active lesions. -
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GAD enhanced T1
