Does Transverse Myelitis Show up on Mri?

Tests that can indicate a diagnosis of transverse myelitis and rule out or evaluate underlying causes include: Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) produces a cross-sectional view or three-dimensional image of tissues, including the brain and spinal cord.

Does transverse myelitis enhance on MRI?

It is mostly imaged with MRI, which generally shows a long segment (3-4 segments or more) of T2 increased signal occupying greater than two-thirds of the cross-sectional area of the cord, with variable pattern of enhancement and no diffusion restriction.

Is transverse myelitis caused by MS?

Multiple sclerosis connection

Transverse myelitis is often a onetime illness. But for some people, transverse myelitis is an early symptom of another serious disease of the nervous system. One such disease is multiple sclerosis (MS).