Neuroimaging evaluation in multiple sclerosis.

Abstract:

:Although clinical evaluation remains the cornerstone in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has emerged as the ancillary study of choice. An important diagnostic tool, MRI can also be used to assess disease load, activity and progression, and distinguish between acute and chronic lesions. As technology advances, it will play an essential role in monitoring disease progression and assessing the results of therapy.

journal_name

Am Fam Physician

authors

Rieumont MJ,DeLuca SA

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

1993-08-01 00:00:00

pages

273-6

issue

2

eissn

0002-838X

issn

1532-0650

journal_volume

48

pub_type

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