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Imaging recommendation · Neuro · Head & Neck

Suspected acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM)

Recommended: MRI Brain + Spine with and without contrast is the preferred imaging study for suspected acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (adem). Post-infectious / post-vaccinal.

Recommended study

MRI Brain + Spine with and without contrast

MRI IV contrast Preferred Neuro · Head & Neck Acute inpatient Reviewed

Post-infectious / post-vaccinal. Multifocal asymmetric subcortical white matter lesions in children.

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