MRI and multiple sclerosis--the evolving role of MRI in the diagnosis and management of MS: the radiologist's perspective

Alexis M Cahalane; Hugh Kearney; Yvonne M Purcell; Christopher McGuigan; Ronan P Killeen

doi:10.1007/s11845-017-1714-9

MRI and multiple sclerosis--the evolving role of MRI in the diagnosis and management of MS: the radiologist's perspective

Ir J Med Sci. 2018 Aug;187(3):781-787. doi: 10.1007/s11845-017-1714-9. Epub 2017 Nov 25.

Authors

Alexis M Cahalane¹, Hugh Kearney², Yvonne M Purcell³, Christopher McGuigan², Ronan P Killeen³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Radiology, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Nutley Lane, Dublin 4, D04 T6F4, Ireland. alexiscahalane@yahoo.co.uk.
² Department of Neurology, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Nutley Lane, Dublin 4, D04 T6F4, Ireland.
³ Department of Radiology, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Nutley Lane, Dublin 4, D04 T6F4, Ireland.

PMID: 29177917
DOI: 10.1007/s11845-017-1714-9

Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) plays an integral role in the management of multiple sclerosis (MS), from both diagnostic and therapeutic perspectives. This 2-part review aims to detail the evolving and expanding role of MRI for both radiologists and neurologists. In this article, we discuss the diagnostic criteria for MS relevant to radiologists, as well as its varying imaging manifestations. The role of MRI in therapeutic modification and complications are discussed.

Keywords: MRI; MS; PML; Radiology report.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
Multiple Sclerosis / diagnosis*
Multiple Sclerosis / diagnostic imaging*
Multiple Sclerosis / pathology
Radiologists / standards*