Diagnostic Tests

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will multiple sclerosis show up with an mri can aperson have a mri with noproff of ms but still have ms

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HELLO
REGARDING YOUR QUESTION. MRI WILL AND CAN SHOW MS, BUT NOT ALL MS SHOW ON AN EARLY MRI. THE SECOND WAY FOR A DX. IS A LUMBAR PUNCTURE. HOPE THIS IS OF SOME HELP TO YOU! GOOD LUCK!! BJ
[quote] will multiple sclerosis show up with an mri can aperson have a mri with noproff of ms but still have ms... [/quote]

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BJ is correct, MS can generally be diagnosed on MRI. However, in a small percentage of patients abnomalities may be present in the orbits or spine which may not be seen on a conventional MRI of the brain. As was pointed out, if you physician suspects MS he/she may request a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) to check for abnormalities in the spinal fluid which may be present in patient with MS.
[quote] will multiple sclerosis show up with an mri can aperson have a mri with noproff of ms but still have ms... [/quote]