• Neuroimaging Clin. N. Am. · Nov 2008

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    Brain atrophy assessment in multiple sclerosis: importance and limitations.

    • Antonio Giorgio, Marco Battaglini, Stephen M Smith, and Nicola De Stefano.
    • Neurology and Neurometabolic Unit, Department of Neurological and Behavioural Sciences, University of Siena, Viale Bracci 2, 53100 Siena, Italy.
    • Neuroimaging Clin. N. Am. 2008 Nov 1; 18 (4): 675-86, xi.

    AbstractThe use of MR imaging-derived methods to provide sensitive and reproducible assessments of brain volume (eg, to estimate atrophy) has increased the interest in this measure as a reliable indicator of disease progression in many neurologic disorders, including multiple sclerosis (MS). After an overview of the most commonly used methods for assessing brain atrophy state and changes in MS, this article discusses the clinical relevance of the most recent developments and reflects on its interpretation in a complex disease such as MS. Some caveats of these measurements are considered and possible future approaches discussed for improving the potential of this measure in assessing and monitoring pathologic evolution and treatment efficacy in this disease.

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