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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spinal cord is crucial for diagnosing multiple sclerosis (MS) in Saudi Arabian patients, especially when brain scans are inconclusive. This study highlights key spinal cord MRI findings in MS patients, aiding earlier diagnosis.

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  • Neuroimaging
  • Neurology
  • Autoimmune Diseases

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  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a central nervous system autoimmune disease diagnosed using clinical and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings.
  • Spinal cord MRI is valuable for detecting asymptomatic lesions and differentiating MS from other conditions when brain imaging is ambiguous.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the specific MRI features of multiple sclerosis (MS) in Saudi Arabian patients.
  • To analyze cases where MS lesions are predominantly or exclusively visible in the spinal cord via MRI.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cross-sectional study of 151 confirmed multiple sclerosis (MS) patients in Saudi Arabia.
  • Review of patient MRI data from a picture archiving and communication system (PACS).
  • Analysis of lesion characteristics, including location, shape, extent, and signal abnormalities, particularly in the spinal cord.

Main Results:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) incidence was higher in females and increased in middle-aged individuals.
  • The most frequent MRI findings in the spinal cord were cervical cord plaques (67%) and cervical cord curve straightening (56%).
  • These spinal cord lesions were sometimes the primary or only indicators of MS.

Conclusions:

  • Spinal cord MRI findings are highly indicative of multiple sclerosis (MS), even in the absence of clear brain lesions.
  • MRI of the spinal cord can complement or even replace clinical data for MS diagnosis, enabling earlier and more accurate detection.
  • Timely diagnosis through advanced MRI techniques facilitates prompt treatment initiation for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients.