Multiple sclerosis other diagnostic studies: Difference between revisions
(Created page with "===Cognition=== Neurocognitive testing is important for determining the extent of cognitive deficits. Neuropsychological stimulation may help to reverse or decrease th...") |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
__NOTOC__ | |||
{{Template:Multiple sclerosis}} | |||
{{CMG}} | |||
==Overview== | |||
==Other diagnostic studies== | |||
===CSF analysis=== | |||
Testing of [[cerebrospinal fluid]] (CSF) can provide evidence of chronic [[inflammation]] of the central nervous system. The CSF is tested for [[oligoclonal band]]s, which are [[immunoglobulin]]s found in 85% to 95% of people with definite MS (but also found in people with other diseases).<ref>Rudick, RA, Whitaker, JN. ''Cerebrospinal fluid tests for multiple sclerosis.'' In Scheinberg, P (Ed). Neurology/neurosurgery update series, Vol. 7, CPEC. Princeton, NJ 1987</ref> Combined with MRI and clinical data, the presence of oligoclonal bands can help make a definite diagnosis of MS. [[Lumbar puncture]] is the procedure used to collect a sample of CSF. | |||
===Cognition=== | ===Cognition=== | ||
[[Neurocognitive]] testing is important for determining the extent of [[cognitive]] deficits. Neuropsychological stimulation may help to reverse or decrease the cognitive defects although its management relies on lifestyle strategies. | [[Neurocognitive]] testing is important for determining the extent of [[cognitive]] deficits. Neuropsychological stimulation may help to reverse or decrease the cognitive defects although its management relies on lifestyle strategies. | ||
==References== | |||
{{reflist|2}} | |||
{{WH}} | |||
{{WS}} | |||
Revision as of 15:40, 27 August 2012
|
Multiple sclerosis Microchapters |
|
Diagnosis |
|---|
|
Treatment |
|
Case Studies |
|
Multiple sclerosis other diagnostic studies On the Web |
|
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Multiple sclerosis other diagnostic studies |
|
Risk calculators and risk factors for Multiple sclerosis other diagnostic studies |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Other diagnostic studies
CSF analysis
Testing of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) can provide evidence of chronic inflammation of the central nervous system. The CSF is tested for oligoclonal bands, which are immunoglobulins found in 85% to 95% of people with definite MS (but also found in people with other diseases).[1] Combined with MRI and clinical data, the presence of oligoclonal bands can help make a definite diagnosis of MS. Lumbar puncture is the procedure used to collect a sample of CSF.
Cognition
Neurocognitive testing is important for determining the extent of cognitive deficits. Neuropsychological stimulation may help to reverse or decrease the cognitive defects although its management relies on lifestyle strategies.
References
- ↑ Rudick, RA, Whitaker, JN. Cerebrospinal fluid tests for multiple sclerosis. In Scheinberg, P (Ed). Neurology/neurosurgery update series, Vol. 7, CPEC. Princeton, NJ 1987