Spinal cord expansion in multiple sclerosis

Case contributed by Maxime St-Amant
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Known MS. F/up.

Patient Data

Age: 45
Gender: Female

MRI shows multiple hyperintense cord lesion some of which enhance peripherally following gadolinium administration. The cord is mildly expanded, secondarily to the lesions and to cord edema.

Case Discussion

Acute MS can show mild expansive spinal cord lesions / focal cord edema.

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