Application of multimodal magnetic resonance in identification of early brain damage in systemic lupus erythematosus

doi:10.16138/j.1673-6087.2024.06.04

Abstract

Abstract:

With the growing number of autoimmune disorders globally, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a common autoimmune disease, has received increased attention for its associated brain damage. Brain damage is common in SLE patients, and the prognosis is poor. Accurate detection of early brain damage is critical for timely diagnosis and therapy. Magnetic resonance imaging, as a non-invasive imaging technology, can provide multi-modal, high-resolution and rich data, which has good application value for quantitative research, clinical diagnosis and evaluation of early SLE brain damage. The aim of the article is to explore the role of multimodal magnetic resonance in the mechanism research and clinical diagnosis of early brain damage in SLE patients, as well as to give additional support for early intervention and treatment of brain damage.

Key words: Systemic lupus erythematosus, Early brain damage, Multimodal magnetic resonance

CLC Number:

R593.24

YANG Yifan, ZHANG Guofang, XU Jian. Application of multimodal magnetic resonance in identification of early brain damage in systemic lupus erythematosus[J]. Journal of Internal Medicine Concepts & Practice, 2024, 19(06): 372-378.

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