What Does The Brain And Cervical MRI Test Result Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 10 Mar 2015

Question: dear doctor,
what brain and cervical mri test shows white matters means?

thx

mk

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This is normal! There is also grey mater!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this report and all the disturbing thoughts this has caused you. White mater is part of the brain and spinal cord and is normal and expected to be seen on an MRI. there is no reason to get worried unless they say there is something wrong with it

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

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

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (6 minutes later)

thank you doctor for your prompt reply. What will the worst scenario for white matter? is it means diabetic?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
NO. It is a part of the brain tissue!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this follow up.

It has nothing to do with diabetes. It is normal unless it is said to have a disease condition. It is similar to saying you have "an ear".

I hope you understand the analogy. I wish you well.

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