In order to define the most suitable instrumental protocol for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS), 41 patients with definite (D = 14), probable (P = 14) and suspected (S = 13) MS were examined with CSF immunology, brain MRI and multimodal evoked potentials. The central motor tracts were also tested. The following alteration rates were found: MRI = 78%, CSF = 63.6%, VEP = 70.0%, median nerve SEP = 50%, peroneal nerve SEP = 68.0%, BAEPs = 35.7%, motor-evoked potentials (MEPs) = 74.0%. Altogether, EPs were abnormal in 90% of cases. Normal MRI with altered EPs were found in 22% of cases, whilst a normal EP battery with defective CSF or MRI findings were found in 7%. Twenty-six out of 27 patients with P or S forms were reclassified into a D one when considering EPs and MRI features.
Rossini, P.M., Zarola, F., Floris, R., Bernardi, G., Perretti, A., Pelosi, L., et al. (1989). Sensory (VEP, BAEP, SEP) and motor-evoked potentials, liquoral and magnetic resonance findings in multiple sclerosis. EUROPEAN NEUROLOGY, 29(1), 41-47.
Tipologia: | Articolo su rivista |
Citazione: | Rossini, P.M., Zarola, F., Floris, R., Bernardi, G., Perretti, A., Pelosi, L., et al. (1989). Sensory (VEP, BAEP, SEP) and motor-evoked potentials, liquoral and magnetic resonance findings in multiple sclerosis. EUROPEAN NEUROLOGY, 29(1), 41-47. |
IF: | Con Impact Factor ISI |
Lingua: | English |
Settore Scientifico Disciplinare: | Settore MED/36 - Diagnostica per Immagini e Radioterapia |
Revisione (peer review): | Sì, ma tipo non specificato |
Tipo: | Articolo |
Rilevanza: | Rilevanza internazionale |
Stato di pubblicazione: | Pubblicato |
Data di pubblicazione: | 1989 |
Titolo: | Sensory (VEP, BAEP, SEP) and motor-evoked potentials, liquoral and magnetic resonance findings in multiple sclerosis |
Autori: | |
Autori: | Rossini, PM; Zarola, F; Floris, R; Bernardi, G; Perretti, A; Pelosi, L; Caruso, G; Caramia, MD |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su rivista |