The role of spinal cord imaging in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis

Jessica M. Nielsen; Frederik Barkhof; Bob W. van Oosten; Chris H. Polman

doi:https://doi.org/10.1038/ncpneuro0169

The role of spinal cord imaging in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis

Jessica M. Nielsen, Frederik Barkhof, Bob W. van Oosten, Chris H. Polman

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Abstract

Background: A 29-year-old male presented with fluctuating but progressive sensory disturbances comprising tingling and dysesthesia in his right leg. MRI of the brain showed white matter lesions initially thought to be caused by multiple sclerosis. Investigations: Neurological examination, cerebrospinal fluid examination, laboratory blood testing, brain and spinal MRI scans. Diagnosis: Spinal cord schwannoma. Management: Surgical removal of the schwannoma. An algorithm is provided that clarifies the appropriate MRI work-up for cases where the clinical presentation is suggestive of multiple sclerosis.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	283-286
Number of pages	4
Journal	Nature Clinical Practice Neurology
Volume	2
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/ncpneuro0169
Publication status	Published - 1 May 2006

Keywords

Brain MRI
Cerebrospinal fluid
Diagnosis
Multiple sclerosis
Spinal MRI

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