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What Does My CT Scan Report Indicate?
Question: Respected Sir/ Madam,
my mother has been diagnosed recently with "Bilateral gangliocapsular ischemic lesion" during her CT scan . Its written in report ,section for: Supratentorial fossa observation as:
"Small subtel hypodense patches are seen in bilateral gangliocapsular area." rest daignosis report seems to be normal.
Can you please tell me what would be the way forward to prevent this lesion to grow more, as my mother has diabetes and hypertension both, she's littile obese too, . Kindly tell me the consequences and resolution of this daignosis.
Thanks & Regards, XXXXXXX A XXXXXXX
M.Pharm(Pharmacology)
my mother has been diagnosed recently with "Bilateral gangliocapsular ischemic lesion" during her CT scan . Its written in report ,section for: Supratentorial fossa observation as:
"Small subtel hypodense patches are seen in bilateral gangliocapsular area." rest daignosis report seems to be normal.
Can you please tell me what would be the way forward to prevent this lesion to grow more, as my mother has diabetes and hypertension both, she's littile obese too, . Kindly tell me the consequences and resolution of this daignosis.
Thanks & Regards, XXXXXXX A XXXXXXX
M.Pharm(Pharmacology)
Brief Answer:
Control diabetes and hypertension and take steps as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and CT report attached and understand your concerns.
In case of diabetes and hypertension, there are white matter ischemic changes. The are more prominent on MRI.
What was the presentation before the CT ?
In case of stroke or transient ischemic attack, prophylactic anti platelet drugs have to be given.
Best treatment and preventive measure will be strict control of diabetes and hypertension.
Control of cholesterol.
Regular exercise and walking.
Balanced diet rich in fruits.
Be in regular follow up of treating physician.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing her good health.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Control diabetes and hypertension and take steps as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and CT report attached and understand your concerns.
In case of diabetes and hypertension, there are white matter ischemic changes. The are more prominent on MRI.
What was the presentation before the CT ?
In case of stroke or transient ischemic attack, prophylactic anti platelet drugs have to be given.
Best treatment and preventive measure will be strict control of diabetes and hypertension.
Control of cholesterol.
Regular exercise and walking.
Balanced diet rich in fruits.
Be in regular follow up of treating physician.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Wishing her good health.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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