Multiple sclerosis diagnosis lesions

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d also like to know if a head CAT scan could also detect lesions in the white matter typical to multiple sclerosis, even if that CAT scan was initially made to rule out possible brain trauma due to a head blow. So basically, is it possible for a neurologist to suspect from multiple sclerosis by looking at a regular CAT scan, or only through MRI? Sorry to bother, I'd really appreciate a reply since the ghost of multiple sclerosis is driving me insane.

has anyone had a diagnosis of ms with brain lesions but negitive ep studies and nagitive spinal tap?

He there, I am new to this site. I was wondering how you made out with a diagnosis. I had my mri and results showed I had lesions in the juxtacortical position and was told I didn't have MS. Even though I am experiencing the symptoms and the fact that My mom has MS. How are things with you?

Lesions have orientation and configuration compatible with the clinical diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. I have an appointment with the neurologist next week, but would like to have an idea of how indicative this impression might be to lead to a diagnosis of MS. Any replies would be appreciated.

http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Multiple-Sclerosis/show/41 Specifically, this Health Page describes the lesions found in MS: http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Multiple-Sclerosis/How-MRIs-Show-Lesions-in-MS/show/23?cid=36 Also, what a typical MS work up entails: http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Multiple-Sclerosis/Common-Blood-Test-Youll-See-During-the-Diagnosis-Process/show/446?cid=36 Good luck and keep us posted.

Most of your symptoms are related to Multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis causes muscle weakness and nerve damage all over the body. Hoarseness may be caused by neck muscle weakness and paralysis of the vocal fold as a result of multiple sclerosis. Hoarseness may or may not be related to the other symptoms. One of the other causes of hoarseness of voice and severe pain in the back is Aortic dissection. It is a serious condition.

Your MRI lesions are not very defined and punctate though appear demyelinating. These do not suggest multiple sclerosis out rightly but need to be correlated clinically and along with other investigations. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic demyelinating neurological disorder where the disease phase is characterized by active phase and remissions. It has multiple symptoms and signs and is a diagnosis of exclusion.

//www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Multiple-Sclerosis/Lesions-vs-Symptoms/show/61?cid=36 and http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Multiple-Sclerosis/Spinal-Cord-Lesions/show/764?cid=36 and http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Multiple-Sclerosis/How-Can-a-Person-with-MS-Have-a-Negative-MRI/show/161?cid=36 You will likely have many more questions. That's one reason we are here! Welcome.

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It is widely accepted that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings are not totally specific for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. White matter lesions that mimic those of multiple sclerosis may be detected in both normal volunteers and patients harbouring different diseases. " Virtually all the characteristic features of multiple sclerosis are sometimes encountered in other conditions affecting predominantly the white matter.

Those type of lesions are suggestive of the lesions seen in MS. If you are heading to the Neurologist, it would be good to have both studies with you on disk. You should keep a copy for yourself. This is really a case where it would be best if your Neurologist could compare the old and new studies.

Also, there are no visible lesions in the brainstem or cerebellum. Typical features of multiple sclerosis are lacking. Prominent perivascular spaces are noted in the left cerebral peduncle of the midbrain. There is no pathologic enhancement in any area. There are no areas of restricted diffusion on DWI. The ventricles are normal. The major vascular flow voids are unremarkable. The orbits and paranasal sinuses are unremarkable. Any ideas?

21800/abstract Abstract Objective CD4 T-cell–dependent macrophage activation directed against a myelin or oligodendrocyte antigen is generally thought to be the mechanism causing myelin destructio...n in multiple sclerosis (MS). However, areas within expanding MS lesions may exhibit prominent oligodendrocyte loss and apoptosis in the absence of infiltrating lymphocytes.

I have brain lesions, Neck lesions and spinal lesions. Still no diagnosis. I JUST WANT TO KNOW WHATS WRONG WITH ME.

There are a few scattered focal areas of increased sginal within the periventricular white matter which are nonspecific but would support the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. However, there was no contrast enhancement. No evidence of a mass. The remainder of the study was within normal limits. And just a week ago, MRI was repeated on the cervical and thoracic spine, and I was told there were no changes from the previous studies, but I do not have the written reports yet. There you have it.

It has multiple symptoms and signs and is a diagnosis of exclusion. The symptoms of multiple sclerosis are loss of balance, muscle spasms, numbness in any area, problems with walking and coordination, tremors in one or more arms and legs.

Hey Doc, This year I experienced a tremor in my left hand, cognitive problems including; feeling foggy, short term memory problems, a general sense of malaise and uneasiness and balance difficulties. I had an MRI which stated "Multiple T2 hyperintense lesions are identified within both cerebral hemispheres, the largest in the periventricular white matter of the right temporal lobe. No definite diffusion abnormality or abnormal contrast enhancement to suggest active lesions.

They correlate better with clinical disability than T2-weighted images, are found in patients with progressive multiple sclerosis, and can be used as surrogate outcome measures in treatment trials." - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11359722 (I know it's not MLA citation form but it will have to do here!) Does RRMS show hypointensisties or are they limited to patients with progressive forms of MS?

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