To evaluate the degree of brain tissue damage in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis patients by using susceptibility weighted imaging

Motivation: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a leading cause of disability among young individuals. There is growing evidence showing that vascular and blood flow abnormalities may serve as potential sources of MS lesions. Goal(s): Our goal was to establish the correlation between the deep medullary veins (DMVs) and the clinical indicators of brain tissue damage in MS. Approach: Patients were imaged utilizing susceptibility weighted imaging (SWI) to assess the visibility and morphological changes of DMVs. Results: Damage of DMVs had the significant value in reflecting the degree of brain tissue damage in MS. Impact: Our demonstration of detectable damage in DMVs utilizing SWI provides a radiological marker for benefiting MS patients in need of assessment.