Does This Look Like Multiple Sclerosis?

Posted on 22 hours ago

Question: hello, my MRI states : There are scattered FLAIR hyperintensities in the white matter which are excessive for age and include a focus in the right middle cerebellar peduncle and juxtacortical focus in the left superior frontal gyrus.

Whilst these findings are non specific the distribution raises the possibility of a demyelinating process

Does this look like Multiple Sclerosis.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (31 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, multiple sclerosis is possible with these MRI findings.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have read your question, and the MRI report that you uploaded.

The answer to your question is yes, these MRI findings raise suspicion about Multiple Sclerosis as a possible diagnosis.

Acute demyelinating processes such as after viral infections should be considered too, but this is also evaluated in a clinical setting.

Discuss with your Neurologist these issues.

I hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (41 hours later)

thanks for your answer, are the lesions in %E2%80%9C MS areas%E2%80%9D ive been told i probably do have ms and im just wondering what the likelyhood is that i have it

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

The lesions found in the brain MRI are located in the subcortical white matter, the location also suggests MS.

Anyway, the diagnosis of MS needs several factors to be confirmed (the main factor is the clinical features).

Hope this helps.

Feel free to ask if you have further questions.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar