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VOL. 3, ISSUE 2 (2021)
Radiological evaluation of multiple sclerosis in patients of different age groups in a subset of Pondicherry population
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Rahul Nelakurthi, Mohammad Hassan, J Sai Tarani
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the distribution of lesions in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients of different age groups on their initial MRI scan in a subset of Pondicherry population. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed cases with clinical features raising suspicion of Multiple Sclerosis but with no confirmatory diagnosis. They were referred for the initial imaging studies to department of radiodiagnosis in our institute for further evaluation. These patients were then followed up to look for dissemination of lesions in space and time before confirming the final diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. The current study is a comprehensive collection of these cases on their first presentation of imaging features that were consistent with Multiple Sclerosis. We evaluated the extent of lesions in these patients of different age groups using MRI. Results: In our retrospective study conducted with the sample of 30 cases of Multiple Sclerosis over the period of 4 years between 2017 2021, the most common age group of presentation was in between 20-40 years of age followed by 40-60 years and the least age group of presentation being less than 20 years. MS was most common in females than in males with M:F ratio being (1:2). The extent of lesions also varied based on age groups and the most affected area showed T2/FLAIR hyperintense lesions in the periventricular and juxta cortical regions in all age groups.
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Pages:11-14
How to cite this article:
Rahul Nelakurthi, Mohammad Hassan, J Sai Tarani "Radiological evaluation of multiple sclerosis in patients of different age groups in a subset of Pondicherry population ". International Journal of Radiology Research, Vol 3, Issue 2, 2021, Pages 11-14
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