Feb 12, 2017 · Not recommended: CT scan is a rather lousy way to assess MS, when the MRI is far more sensitive and specific. A normal CT scan does not exclude MS, rather rules out larger areas of acute inflammations.

Jul 24, 2017 · See answer: While a ct scan of the brain may show abnormalities consistent with multiple sclerosis, an MRI with gadolinium contrast is the preferred method of diagnostic evaluation.

Feb 27, 2016 · Usually not: The typical ms lesions, especially early in the course of the disease, do not show on a standard ct scan, but are very clearly seen on an MRI of the brain. (magnetic resonance image).

Jul 21, 2022 · CT scan findings in MS are usually nonspecific but MRI with gadolinium contrast can be more effective in seeing brain tissue. Nevertheless there's no simple Yes or No definitive results and the history & neurological physical findings are very important in making a diagnosis of MS.

Jul 4, 2011 · Sorry Zuzu, but a CT can't pick up ms. It'll rule out things like stroke, brain bleed, etc as the source of a headache. I got an emergency one at the ER a few weeks ago. The ER dr came and told me,"Your CT is normal so we're not looking at an emergency kind of situation, but they don't pick up things like MS.

Mar 12, 2020 · Many things.: It can detect many conditions. Ct is particulaly good at detecting bleeding in the acute setting and hydrocephalus, and some m

Jul 28, 2019 · Does ms go undetected in mri's & ct scans up until the patient begins to have symptoms?

May 9, 2016 · yes: If the ct is of the head, sinuses, or facial bones, then yes. The metal in the braces will create artifact which will limit visualizati

Mar 12, 2020 · Not necessarily: Most times MRCP is done without using intravenous contrast, and the study is primarily to look at the bile ducts and pancreatic duct. In such a situation, all the study accomplishes is to tell yes or no, the ducts are dilated or not and gives an indication where the obstruction is. CT, when well done can be better.

Jul 21, 2010 · I went to the ER for a stroke evaluation and everything came back normal-blood tests (although one said I was a little dehydrated) and CT scan. I was told to go home and I would get a letter in the mail about the results of my MRI. A few hours later my doctor called me and told me about the possible MS diagnosis and referred me to a neurologist.