MRI predictors for the conversion from contrast-enhancing to iron rim multiple sclerosis lesions.
Nicolas WenzelMatthias WittayerClaudia E WeberLucas SchirmerMichael PlattenAchim GassPhilipp EiselePublished in: Journal of neurology (2022)
The combination of a ring-like contrast-enhancement pattern and a peripheral hypointense rim on ADC maps has the ability to predict the evolution from acute to IRLs. This could be of prognostic value and become a target for early therapeutic intervention to minimize the associated tissue damage.
Keyphrases
- contrast enhanced
- diffusion weighted
- multiple sclerosis
- diffusion weighted imaging
- magnetic resonance
- magnetic resonance imaging
- liver failure
- randomized controlled trial
- computed tomography
- respiratory failure
- oxidative stress
- drug induced
- white matter
- aortic dissection
- hepatitis b virus
- extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- mechanical ventilation