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spinal lesions
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spinal lesions
by mook, Nov 23, 2003 12:00AM
I was just recently diagnosed with Lupus with a high ANA of 1:1280.
I also had a MRI of the cerviacal region at which time they found a High signal within the grey mater of the cord with increased swelling inside the cord and a 8mmx3mm lesion at T2 to T3. they are doing further MRI of my thoracic and lumbar and evoked potentials however teh neuro and rheumatologis said they believe it is lupus induced.
Are spinal lesions a part of Lupus?
I also had a MRI of the cerviacal region at which time they found a High signal within the grey mater of the cord with increased swelling inside the cord and a 8mmx3mm lesion at T2 to T3. they are doing further MRI of my thoracic and lumbar and evoked potentials however teh neuro and rheumatologis said they believe it is lupus induced.
Are spinal lesions a part of Lupus?
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-Neuro-M.D.-CS, Nov 23, 2003 12:00AM
I am not certain what they mean by lesion. If they are referring to an area of signal abnormality, then yes this can be associated with lupus. With lupus you can have inflammation of the spine or brain which can show up on MRI as areas of signal abnormality with or without swelling. However, a mass would not be related to lupus. I hope this answers your question. Good luck.
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Hope to hear from others who have similar problems and who have received a diagnois.
The Canadian