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Cognition in multiple sclerosis: relevance of lesions, brain atrophy and proton MR spectroscopy.
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PMID:  20635111     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The overall burden of brain MRI-visible lesions does not fully account for cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis (MS). Several MRI studies have highlighted the importance of brain damage in the normal-appearing brain tissue. Brain atrophy (global, cortical, white and deep grey matter) is related to cognitive deficits in MS patients and this holds true since the earliest disease stages. Non-conventional MRI techniques such as proton MR spectroscopy have related metabolic changes in specific brain areas to specific cognitive deficits. Overall, data provided by MRI support the notion that cognitive disturbances need to be considered for a more complete clinical characterisation of patients with MS, including those with "benign" MS.
Authors:
Antonio Giorgio; Nicola De Stefano
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Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology     Volume:  31     ISSN:  1590-3478     ISO Abbreviation:  Neurol. Sci.     Publication Date:  2010 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-11-30     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100959175     Medline TA:  Neurol Sci     Country:  Italy    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  S245-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Neurological and Behavioural Sciences, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.
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