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What Does This MRI Report Indicate?

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Posted on Mon, 26 Dec 2016
Question: I would like some help interpreting my son's brain MRI results. He is 2yrs old.

The parts that concern me:

Slight prominence of CSF spaces

Mild FLAIR hyperintense signal adjacent to the occipital horns bilaterally and in the periatrial white matter.

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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Mri changes probably secondary to encephalitis episodes

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The Mri changes may be due to post encephalitis or due to some mental retardation associated genetic abnormalities.
Detailed examination, investigation is required to get a diagnosis.
Most likely the lesions are non progressive.
Get back with other reports, prescription.
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. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (8 hours later)
Thank you for your response. I also forgot to mention that the MRI states "slight underoperculization". I can upload the MRI reading if that will help you.

I was told that his MRI reading was "normal" and was giving no explanation or details about the findings. Would this reading be considered normal to you?

The non progressive lesions you mention, is that where the report indicates "hyperintensive signal?"
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Upload reports and Mri images

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You can upload Mri images or report.
Mri changes are seen after any brain infection or injury.
The treatment depends upon clinical presentation at this moment.
Provide other reports and prescription of treating doctor.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (28 minutes later)
I have uploades his MRI report
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Get genetic analysis done

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The Mri report is normal at this age and mentioned findings can be age related.
The mental retardation or delayed milestones may be genetically related.
Get genetic analysis done as advised and review with reports.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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What Does This MRI Report Indicate?

Brief Answer: Mri changes probably secondary to encephalitis episodes Detailed Answer: Hello, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. The Mri changes may be due to post encephalitis or due to some mental retardation associated genetic abnormalities. Detailed examination, investigation is required to get a diagnosis. Most likely the lesions are non progressive. Get back with other reports, prescription. Hope you found the answer helpful. Do get back to me for further queries. Regards Dr N Kumar Neurologist