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CT scan?

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lizzie67
lizzie67

Hi

Can a CT scan detect MS?

Thank you x

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  • PaineFury
    PaineFury lizzie67

    Posted

    My UK Neurologist says no, as a CT Isn't as detailed or accurate as an MRI.

    • lizzie67
      lizzie67 PaineFury

      Posted

      Hi

      I had a CT scan for a 7 week headache and just wondered if there were any lesions, if they could possibly be seen.

      Thank you xx

    • Oddity
      Oddity lizzie67

      Posted

      You would need to get an MRI in a 1.7T or higher machine with MS protocol being followed.  That's what I have been told.  CT's of the brain are more for people that present to the hospital with stroke like symptoms and they want to quickly rule in or rule out a stroke so they can make a quick decison about administering TPA.  This is then followed up with an MRI to get a more detailed look at what might be going on. 

    • lizzie67
      lizzie67 Oddity

      Posted

      Thank you.

      I did ask my GP and he said as there was no evidence of atrophy, i shouldnt worry.  But I do.

      xx

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