Do brain lesions always mean multiple sclerosis? Do brain lesions always mean multiple sclerosis? by Marisa Wexler, MS | April 18, 2022 Share this article: Share article via email Copy article link A Do brain lesions always mean multiple sclerosis? To be diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a person must show evidence of MS-like lesions that affect multiple areas of the nervous system and develop over time. Although lesions are necessary to confirm a diagnosis of MS, other medical conditions also may result in the development of lesions in the brain. Thus, it is important to rule out other potential causes when determining an MS diagnosis. Print This Page About the Author Marisa Wexler, MS Marisa holds a Master of Science in cellular and molecular pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. Her areas of expertise include cancer biology, immunology, and genetics, and she has worked as a science writing and communications intern for the Genetics Society of America.
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