Multiple sclerosis (MS): magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): protocol

Evidence-based neurology checklist on multiple sclerosis (ms): magnetic resonance imaging (mri): protocol: Indications for MRI in MS Investigation of clinically suspected MS Monitoring of confirmed MS Monitoring of clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) Monitoring of radiologically isolated syndrome…

Indications for MRI in MS

  • Investigation of clinically suspected MS
  • Monitoring of confirmed MS
  • Monitoring of clinically isolated syndrome (CIS)
  • Monitoring of radiologically isolated syndrome (RIS)
  • Assessment before and after treatment changes
  • Assessment of clinical relapse
  • Assessment of suspected pseudo-relapses
  • Investigation of unexpected clinical worsening
  • Assessment of suspected progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)

Indications for MRI imaging of the spinal cord

MRI follow up: protocol

MRI follow up: indications for more frequent imaging

MRI follow up: protocol in CIS

Recommended MRI sequences: diagnostic

Recommended MRI sequences: follow up

MRI equipment requirements

MRI contrast administration guidelines

References

  1. Vågberg M, Axelsson M, Birgander R, et al. Guidelines for the use of magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosing and monitoring the treatment of multiple sclerosis: recommendations of the Swedish Multiple Sclerosis Association and the Swedish Neuroradiological Society. Acta Neurol Scand 2017; 135:17-24. 
  2. Rovira À, Wattjes MP, Tintoré M, et al; MAGNIMS study group. Evidence-based guidelines: MAGNIMS consensus guidelines on the use of MRI in multiple sclerosis-clinical implementation in the diagnostic process. Nat Rev Neurol 2015; 11:471-482. 
  3. Karimian-Jazi K, Wildemann B, Diem R, et al. Gd contrast administration is dispensable in patients with MS without new T2 lesions on follow-up MRI. Neurol Neuroimmunol Neuroinflamm 2018; 5:e480.

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