Multiple sclerosis

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: 30
Gender: Female
mri

Widespread T2 white matter regions of hyperintensity are present including some which demonstrate enhancement. Many have a characteristic periventricular distribution (Dawson's fingers). 

Case Discussion

Typical appearances of active multiple sclerosis, with this single study satisfying both dissemination in time and dissemination in space components of the revised (2010) McDonald's criteria for MS. 

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