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Brain MRI, help understand

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amber60221
amber60221

I Had a brain MRI and there is a sentence in the findings I can't seem to grasp what they mean by it. It was a scan for MS/ALS.

Quote:" the appearance and distribution of the lesions is not typical or classic for a primary demyelinating process. The appearance is not in keeping with a neurodegenerative process such as als." End quote.

How do they know if not als. You can't use MRI to diagnose als.

Why would they say that?

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  • jan34534
    jan34534 amber60221

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    ALS is diagnosed with an EMG test. MS is diagnosed with MRI

    Sounds like they are not concerned with the results.  Ask your doctor for an explanation.  

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