MRI Diagnosis of Balo's Concentric Sclerosis
- VernacularTitle:Balo病同心圆性硬化的MRI诊断(附4例报告及文献复习)
- Author:
Junling XU
;
Xiong HAN
;
Runqing WANG
;
Yongli LI
;
Dapeng SHI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
brain;
concentric sclerosis;
MRI
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2001;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To summary MRI findings and its diagnostic value of Balo's concentric sclerosis .Methods Brain MRI images of 4 cases with Balo's concentric sclerosis were studied with review of the literature in 13 cases.Results MRI showed multiple ring-like lesions within brains in 16 patients and single lesion only in 1.The deep white matters of cerebrum were involved in all patients.The cerebellum and brain stem were invaded in 2 and 4 respectively. Typical concentric sclerosis lesions demonstrated alternate middle and low signal rings on T1WI, middle and high on T2WI. The ring-like lesions were best seen on T1WI. The middle signal rings were enhanced on post-contrast images.The typical multiple sclerosis lesions were seen in 7 patients. Conclusion Balo's concentric sclerosis has characteristic findings on MRI.MRI is a very reliable diagnostic methed for this disease.
