McDonald criteria
McDonald Criteria
The McDonald Criteria (pronounced: mək-ˈdä-nəld kri-ˈtir-ē-ə) is a set of diagnostic criteria used to determine whether a patient has Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The criteria were first established in 2001 by an international panel led by Dr. Ian McDonald, hence the name.
Etymology
The term "McDonald Criteria" is named after Dr. Ian McDonald, a British neurologist who led the international panel that first established these criteria in 2001. The word "criteria" is derived from the Greek word "kriterion" which means "a standard for judging".
Definition
The McDonald Criteria are a set of diagnostic standards that incorporate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans, clinical assessments, and sometimes Lumbar Puncture results to diagnose MS. The criteria have been revised several times, most recently in 2017, to incorporate new research and technology.
Related Terms
- Multiple Sclerosis: A chronic disease that affects the central nervous system, specifically the brain and spinal cord.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A type of imaging technology that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the body.
- Lumbar Puncture: A medical procedure where a needle is inserted into the lower part of the spine to test for conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord or other parts of the nervous system.
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Diagnostic Criteria: The standards or rules that are used to determine whether a person has a particular medical condition.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on McDonald criteria
- Wikipedia's article - McDonald criteria
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