MS diagnostic tests

Posted By  CCF Neuro[P] MD, RPS on March 21, 1999 at 14:24:58:

In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: MS diagnostic tests posted by leigh anne on March 21, 1999 at 09:42:47:
  
  : I'd be very interested in info on "Isolated spinal cord MS". Does anyone know of on-line literature, web-sites, etc... I've been all over the typical web-sites put out by the various MS organizations and this is only the third mention of Spinal MS that I've run across.
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[CCF Neuro[P] MD RPS]

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The article on transverse myelitis is where the lesion almost encompasses the spinal cord.  The is almost a transection of the cord with demyelination.  These types of lesions can also be seen with infectious processes, a post-infection demyelination.  Scaroid can also present as a transverse myelitis.  The demyelination usually covers several spinal cord levels.  The MRI would show demyelination or bright area on T2 in the spinal cord affected.  There is a type of MS that presents in children with transverse myelitis and optic neuritis called Devicks Syndrome.
I hope this helps alittle.
Sincerely,
CCF Neuro[P] MD