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What Does The Following Thoracic Spine MRI Report Indicate?
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that these CT findings indicate a dilation of the aorta. It may be mildly dilated or an aneurysm.
For a better study of your aorta, I would recommend an angio CT scan of the aorta, in order to study better its internal wall and precise dimensions.
Regarding your heart, a cardiac ultrasound would give more information on your heart structure and function than a simple chest CT scan.
A cardiac MRI would also help examine better your heart.
Regarding your renal cyst, it is important performing periodically schedulled follow ups every 6 months, in order to see the possible progression of the cysts. Renal function tests are also important to examine your renal function every 6 months.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that these CT findings indicate a dilation of the aorta. It may be mildly dilated or an aneurysm.
For a better study of your aorta, I would recommend an angio CT scan of the aorta, in order to study better its internal wall and precise dimensions.
Regarding your heart, a cardiac ultrasound would give more information on your heart structure and function than a simple chest CT scan.
A cardiac MRI would also help examine better your heart.
Regarding your renal cyst, it is important performing periodically schedulled follow ups every 6 months, in order to see the possible progression of the cysts. Renal function tests are also important to examine your renal function every 6 months.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your answer. Do I have to be worried about any of these findings? Especially the heart and aorta?
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Yes, I think that your heart and aorta findings are something to be concerned about.
For this reason, I would recommend performing a cardiac ultrasound and an angio CT scan of the aorta.
You should talk with your doctor on the above tests.
Hope to have been helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Yes, I think that your heart and aorta findings are something to be concerned about.
For this reason, I would recommend performing a cardiac ultrasound and an angio CT scan of the aorta.
You should talk with your doctor on the above tests.
Hope to have been helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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