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Can your mri of the spine be negative for ms, but your brain mri postive?
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Yes: Yes one of the findings often seen in ms is characteristic " plaques" seen on MRI scans. These can be in the brain and not anywhere else potentially. The presence of plaques does not in and of itself make the diagnosis, so you would want to see a neurologist for accurate workup, diagnosis, and treatment.
Answered 10/13/2015
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