A2 Vertaisarvioitu katsausartikkeli tieteellisessä lehdessä
Aivojen magneettikuvaus MS-taudin immunologisen hoidon seurannassa
Tekijät: Elovaara I, Soilu-Hänninen M, Kuusisto H, Martola J, Tienari P, Färkkilä M, Remes AM
Julkaisuvuosi: 2015
Journal: Duodecim
Vuosikerta: 131
Numero: 17
Aloitussivu: 1571
Lopetussivu: 1580
Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain is currently the most sensitive method in detecting the lesions caused by multiple sclerosis. Assessment of the immunological treatment response used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis should be based on the clinical picture and brain MRI. T2-, flair- and T1-biased images, gadolinium enhancement and assessment of atrophy are required for MRI monitoring. In the first-line immune therapy MRI is taken at 6 to 12 months after starting the drug therapy, in fingolimod therapy after 6 to 12 months and 1 to 2 years, respectively, and in alemtuzumab and natalizumab therapy after one and two years