40. Multiple sclerosis

From greek.doctor

Organ: Brain

Description:

There are multiple greyish, glass-like foci, especially around the ventricles.

Diagnosis: Multiple sclerosis

Risk factors:

  • Young females
  • Genetic predisposition
  • Smoking
  • Vitamin D deficiency
  • EBV infaction (recent (2022) finding)

Theory:

The lesions show the demyelination of the nerves. It’s especially typical to find them around the ventricles.

Multiple sclerosis prep