MRI key to distinguishing multiple sclerosis from its many mimics
There is no litmus test for multiple sclerosis (MS). Symptoms for the disease vary and those that do appear can be nonspecific. Imaging can provide clues about individuals possibly suffering from MS, but a number of other disorders present similar MRI findings.
A slideshow by Neurology Advisor takes a look at such "mimics" in an effort to improve MS diagnosis.
“The most important point to take from this series is that many images can be compatible with MS," Dale J. Lange, MD, and Darius P. Melisaratos, MD, of Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York, told Neurology Advisor. "However, an accurate diagnosis can be made only after thorough review of images obtained from the entire brain and by understanding the clinical context."
Follow the link below for the slideshow and accompanying article:
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