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Hello, I Received A Cat Scan Report Of My Head
Question: Hello, i received a cat scan report of my head and it states that my superficial temporal artery is larger on the left than right, with unremarkable appearance. Could this be why I am getting headaches? Can they take it out?
Thank you, XXXXXXX
Thank you, XXXXXXX
I also have a 5mm fatty density lesion in the choroid plexus in the left atrium of my head. benign appearance
Brief Answer:
Temporal arteritis to consider.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.
I have read your query.
In some cases, headaches may be associated with temporal arteritis (an autoimmune disease).
Since the imaging showed a larger temporal artery on one side, this diagnosis ( temporal arteritis ) is a possibility.
Confirmation needs a temporal artery biopsy.
Treatment includes mainly the use of corticosteroids.
Please also discuss with your doctor about these issues.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Temporal arteritis to consider.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.
I have read your query.
In some cases, headaches may be associated with temporal arteritis (an autoimmune disease).
Since the imaging showed a larger temporal artery on one side, this diagnosis ( temporal arteritis ) is a possibility.
Confirmation needs a temporal artery biopsy.
Treatment includes mainly the use of corticosteroids.
Please also discuss with your doctor about these issues.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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