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Imaging recommendation · Neuro · Head & Neck

Suspected multiple sclerosis or demyelinating disease

Recommended: MRI Brain + Spinal Cord with and without contrast is the preferred imaging study for suspected multiple sclerosis or demyelinating disease. Apply McDonald criteria — dissemination in space and time.

Recommended study

MRI Brain + Spinal Cord with and without contrast

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

Apply McDonald criteria — dissemination in space and time. T2/FLAIR, T1 post-contrast, sagittal cord.

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