Rim lesions are demonstrated in early relapsing –remitting multiple sclerosis using 3 T-based susceptibility-weighted imaging in a multi-institutional setting

ConclusionWe demonstrate that rim lesions are detectable in early-stage RRMS on 3 T MRI across multiple centres, although their relationship to lesion enlargement is equivocal in this small cohort. Identification of SWI rims was subjective. Agreed criteria for defining rim lesions and their further validation as a biomarker of chronic inflammation are required for translation o f SWI into routine MS clinical practice.

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Source: Neuroradiology - October 19, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research