Patients at Mass General complete a short symptom questionnaire prior to their lumbar spine MRI. They answer questions about the severity of their pain, where it is located, what makes it worse ...

An MRI with contrast is an imaging test involving the injection of a contrast agent (or dye) that's used to help blood vessels, organs, and soft tissues show up more easily.

Key takeaways: Clinicians rarely made therapeutic modifications based on MRI and lumbar puncture results. EEGs may be underutilized as a diagnostic tool for patients with ICANS.

What is an MRI with contrast? Your doctor may order an MRI with contrast. This means that prior to the scan, you will be given a contrast agent (sometimes called a “dye”) intravenously.

For the study, the investigators compared the sensitivity, specificity, and positive predictive value (PPV) of CVS on MRI with that of OCBs in CSF for MS diagnosis.

Preparation for lumbar decompression surgery involves a thorough medical evaluation. This may include imaging tests, such as MRI or CT scans, to identify the location and cause of nerve compression.

People with a history of allergic-like reactions to iodinated contrast media, which is used in a variety of X-ray-based procedures, such as CT and angiography, are susceptible to similar reactions ...