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Radiological imaging of multiple Sclerosis. Dr/ ABD ALLAH NAZEER. MD.
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Radiological imaging of multiple Sclerosis.
Dr/ ABD ALLAH NAZEER. MD.
Multiple SclerosisChronic, progressive, degenerative disorder of the CNS characterized by disseminated demyelination of nerve fibers of the brain and spinal cord
Usually affects young to middle- aged adults, with onset between 15 and 50 years of age Women affected more than men( 2-1).
EtiologyUnknown causeRelated to infectious, immunologic, and genetic factors
Possible precipitating factors include InfectionPhysical injuryEmotional stressExcessive fatiguePregnancyPoor state of health
Multiple Sclerosis
Dominant perivenular enhancement of tumefactive demyelinating lesions in multiple sclerosis.
Tumefactive MS. Arrow indicates biopsy site.
Balo’s Concentric Sclerosis.
Baló's Concentric Sclerosis.
Spinal cord expansion in multiple sclerosis
SE PDW-image of the spinal cord in a patient with MS
MS Variants and Differential diagnosis.
ADEM – extensive involvement of the cortical and gray matter - including thalamus.
ADEM.
Sarcoid.
MS like lesions in Lyme's disease.
