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What Does My MRI Scan Report Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 5 May 2017

Question: I have used you before and received great...
I have used you before and received great service so here I am again!

I recently had a full brain and Circle of Willis MRA to rule out potential brain aneurysms. I am pleased to say that is came back all clear!

Am i correct in my assumption that the brain stem (inc basilar artery) would have beenincluded on this scan?

Thank you again

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, basiar artery is included in this study.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for posting your query.

I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and I would try my best to help you.

I have noted the details provided by you. Yes, basilar artery is included in any study of Circle of Willis. Brainstem (including midbrain, pons and medulla) is also included in an MRI of brain.

I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.

Wishing you good health,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (10 hours later)

Thank you so much doctor, I really do appreciate the piece of mind that this has provided me with!

So I am correct ib thinking that any potential aneurysms in these areas would have been identified, as per what my doctor advised?

Sincerest thank you

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, any aneurysms would have got identified.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

There is no aneurysm, as the MRI of circle of Willis would be able to detect any aneurysms.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
MRI and MRA are almost the same.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

MRI includes only the brain including brainstem (the arteries and blood vessels are not covered).

MRA (MR angiogram) covers brain as well as the blood vessels. In other words, MRA is more comprehensive than the MRI alone. So, you had the best study possible!

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (0 minute later)

That's such a relief, I'll be sure to leave excellent feedback for your trouble.

One final question, it was actually a MRA that I had and not a MRI, am I correct in my assumption that an MRA would cover the same area as an MRI doctor?

Yours,
XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes.

Detailed Answer:
Yes, in your MRI, brain, brainstem and all blood vessels were covered and they are normal.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (2 minutes later)

That's great! So to be clear, and in conclusion, the brain and brainstem arteries and vessels were all covered in my MRA?

That's good to hear!