The 2024 revision of the McDonald criteria introduces significant updates in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, emphasizing biomarkers, imaging findings, and clinical context to improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce misclassification. This session will review the main changes compared with the 2017 version and provide practical guidance for their application in daily radiological and neurological practice.
Through illustrative clinical and MRI cases, participants will learn how to integrate the new criteria efficiently and avoid common diagnostic pitfalls.
Workshop recording from ECR 2026

Prof. Augustin Lecler
Neuroradiologist
Rothschild Foundation Hospital, Paris, FranceCourse Information
At the end of this lecture, delegates will:
- Understand the key updates introduced in the 2024 McDonald criteria.
- Learn how to apply the new diagnostic framework effectively in clinical and imaging practice
This educational talk was created on 5th March 2026. All information contained in this session was correct at the time of distribution.
Disclaimer: Appearing on the Canon Medical Academy does not represent a commercial partnership or interest from the speaker. The views herein do not represent the views of Canon Medical Systems Ltd.
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