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Hyperintensity Noted In The Subcortical And Periventricular White Matter. What Does It Mean?
what does this mean?.Few small scattered foci of T2/FLAIR hyperintensity noted in the
subcortical and periventricular white matter white matter which although
nonspecific. Differential considerations include mild chronic small
vessel disease, migraine induced changes, vasculitis or
inflammatory/demyelinating process.
subcortical and periventricular white matter white matter which although
nonspecific. Differential considerations include mild chronic small
vessel disease, migraine induced changes, vasculitis or
inflammatory/demyelinating process.
Wed, 22 May 2013
Hi,
Your MRI is consistent with small vessel disease being the most common.other causes which you have mentioned depends on history and further tests.
If these findings are accidental you need not worry.Test blood sugar, lipid profile and consult neurologist for same.
Regards
Dr Sandhya Manorenj
Neurologist
Hi tech city hyderabad
Your MRI is consistent with small vessel disease being the most common.other causes which you have mentioned depends on history and further tests.
If these findings are accidental you need not worry.Test blood sugar, lipid profile and consult neurologist for same.
Regards
Dr Sandhya Manorenj
Neurologist
Hi tech city hyderabad
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