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Cervical computed tomography in multiple sclerosis with spinal cord involvement.

C G Coin, A Hucks-Folliss

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    Computed tomography revealed an active brain lesion in a young man with multiple sclerosis (MS). A potential spinal cord lesion was also identified during this acute relapse.

    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Radiology
    • Neuroimaging

    Background:

    • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory demyelinating disease of the central nervous system.
    • Recrudescence or relapse in MS involves the appearance of new or enlarging lesions.
    • Computed tomography (CT) is an imaging modality used to visualize anatomical structures.

    Observation:

    • A young male patient with a known diagnosis of multiple sclerosis presented during an acute relapse.
    • The patient underwent computed tomography for diagnostic evaluation.

    Findings:

    • Computed tomography demonstrated a contrast-enhancing lesion within the brain.
    • A possible contrast-enhancing focus was also identified in the spinal cord, suggesting active disease.

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    Implications:

    • These findings highlight the utility of CT in identifying active lesions during MS exacerbations.
    • Early detection of active lesions in both the brain and spinal cord can inform treatment strategies.
    • Further investigation may be warranted to confirm the spinal cord lesion and assess its clinical significance.