Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

The researchers also hope that imaging will shed more light on the underlying mechanism of neuropsychiatric lupus.

For now, though, imaging is only one part of the multipronged diagnostic approach to NPSLE.

NPSLE lesions can be seen on MRI with fluid attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR), as well as on T2-weighted MRI and T1 MRI with gadolinium contrast. Image courtesy Dr. Pia Maly-Sundgren

NPSLE hyperintense white matter lesions are seen in more detail above. Image courtesy Dr. Patricia C. Cagnoli