Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is valued highly for the diagnosis and progress monitoring of multiple sclerosis (MS). The current scientific discussion raises the question of how the so called clinical/MRI paradox arises, and what, on the basis of the MRI, are the implications for diagnosis, prognosis and treatment progress. An evaluation of the literature confirms the following: The MRI enables the early diagnosis of MS. The MRI is valuable for prognosis only in early stage of MS. The benefit of a routine follow up of MRI to monitor progress must be put into question.
«Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is valued highly for the diagnosis and progress monitoring of multiple sclerosis (MS). The current scientific discussion raises the question of how the so called clinical/MRI paradox arises, and what, on the basis of the MRI, are the implications for diagnosis, prognosis and treatment progress. An evaluation of the literature confirms the following: The MRI enables the early diagnosis of MS. The MRI is valuable for prognosis only in early stage of MS. The benefit...
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