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Can als be seen on mri?

Q: can als be seen on mri?

: MRI is not helpful in confirming ALS diagnosis, but may be used to exclude other spinal cord problems which may mimic the disease. Very late in ALS, spinal cord atrophy may develop, but the diagnosis is well established by that point.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

MRI is not helpful in confirming ALS diagnosis, but may be used to exclude other spinal cord problems which may mimic the disease. Very late in ALS, spinal cord atrophy may develop, but the diagnosis is well established by that point.

Dr Pasniciuc agreed

Answered 5/14/2022

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A member asked:

Can als be seen on mri?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Pasniciuc agreed

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