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Neuroimaging in multiple sclerosis
G S Francis1, A C Evans, D L Arnold
1Montreal Neurologic Institute, McGill University, Quebec, Canada.
Neurologic Clinics
|February 1, 1995
Summary
Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is the leading neuroimaging technique for multiple sclerosis (MS). This review covers conventional MR imaging and advanced techniques like fast spin-echo and spectroscopy for MS assessment.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis and monitoring heavily rely on neuroimaging.
- Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging has become the standard for visualizing MS-related brain changes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review conventional MR imaging techniques used in multiple sclerosis.
- To briefly discuss recent advancements in MR imaging for MS.
Main Methods:
- Focus on conventional MR imaging studies in multiple sclerosis.
- Examination of advanced MR techniques including fast spin-echo, fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR), 3D volumetric, magnetization transfer, and MR spectroscopy.
Main Results:
- Conventional MR imaging remains central to MS assessment.
- Advanced techniques offer complementary insights into MS pathology and progression.
Conclusions:
- MR imaging is indispensable for the comprehensive evaluation of multiple sclerosis.
- Emerging MR techniques enhance the understanding and management of MS.