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It's possible to have MS lesions in some areas but not others. Your MRI findings show lesions in both your brain (including Dawson's fingers and a black hole) and neck area, which can be important indicators for MS diagnosis and monitoring disease progression.

The location and pattern of lesions help doctors understand how Show Full Answer

It's possible to have MS lesions in some areas but not others. Your MRI findings show lesions in both your brain (including Dawson's fingers and a black hole) and neck area, which can be important indicators for MS diagnosis and monitoring disease progression.

The location and pattern of lesions help doctors understand how your MS may progress and determine the most effective treatment approach. Regular MRI monitoring allows your healthcare team to track any changes in existing lesions or formation of new ones. Spinal lesions in the neck (cervical spine) often cause different symptoms than brain lesions because the spinal cord doesn't compensate for damage as well as the brain does. Your doctor may recommend follow-up MRIs to monitor any changes and may use gadolinium contrast to help identify if there are any active, inflamed lesions from current immune system attacks.

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