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Balò's concentric sclerosis: MRI

C J Chen¹, L S Ro, L J Wang

¹Department of Radiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.

|May 1, 1996

Summary

Balò's concentric sclerosis, a rare demyelinating disease, is now diagnosable before death. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) reveals characteristic concentric patterns, aiding in early antemortem diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Radiology
Pathology

Background:

Balò's concentric sclerosis is a rare, often fatal, demyelinating disease.
Historically, diagnosis was predominantly post-mortem, limiting timely intervention.

Observation:

Computed Tomography (CT) scans showed non-specific low-density lesions.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) revealed a distinct concentric pattern in the lesions.

Findings:

MRI demonstrated a striking "onion-skin" pattern, mirroring histopathological findings.
This imaging feature is crucial for the antemortem diagnosis of Balò's concentric sclerosis.

Implications:

Early and accurate diagnosis of Balò's concentric sclerosis is now feasible.
MRI significantly improves the diagnostic capability for this rare neurological condition.
This facilitates potential earlier management strategies for patients with Balò's concentric sclerosis.

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