The brainstem in multiple sclerosis: MR identification of tracts and nuclei damage

ConclusionCombination of FGATIR and PD/T2w sequences opened prospects to define MS elective injury in brainstem tracts and nuclei, with particular lesion features suggesting variations of the inflammatory process within brainstem structures. In a further study, hypersignal quantification and microstructure information should be evaluated using relaxometry and diffusion tractography. Technical improvements would bring novel parameters to train an artificial neural network for accurate automated labeling of MS lesions within the brainstem.

http://link.springer.com/10.1186/s13244-021-01101-7

Source: Insights into Imaging - October 21, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research