Presentation1.pptx, imaging of multiple sclerosis

Radiological imaging of multiple Sclerosis.

Dr/ ABD ALLAH NAZEER. MD.

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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.

Multiple sclerosis with disease activity.

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Balo’s Concentric Sclerosis.

Baló's Concentric Sclerosis.

Spinal cord expansion in multiple sclerosis

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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.

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Presentation1.pptx, imaging of multiple sclerosis