What Does My MRI Scan Report Indicate?

Posted on Sat, 17 Dec 2016

Question: MRI scan. Therè are very definite widespread changes consisten with siagnosis of MS. There is also a general degree of generalisedatrophy but withdecreased volume in the frontal region and dilation of the frontal horns. Her suci widened frontally

Can you help me understand my brainscan.

Thankyou

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Get examined and evaluated by a neurologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Mri report is suggesting lesions consistent with diagnosis of multiple sclerosis with atrophy of brain too.
Multiple sclerosis is common at relatively younger age rather than appearing in 5th or 6 th decade.
You need to get examined by a neurologist and evaluated on lines of multiple sclerosis or other disease involving white matter of brain.
Details of clinical presentation and Mri images are required for making a diagnosis.
Any history of vision loss, weakness, seizures?
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (1 hour later)

Atrophy of brain
Dilation of frontal horn
Frontal solci open.

These three factors seem to be commen in types of dementia....could it indeed indicate dementia

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get examined and investigated as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Diagnosis of dementia is based on clinical condition and supported by radiology.
Only radiological changes without any symptoms is not significant.
you should get blood sugar, vitamin B 12, Thyroid profile, liver function test and renal function test.
Detailed examination by a neurologist is required to diagnose dementia.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar