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MRI Of Brain Done. Are The Findings Normal?
my mom(49yrs) is advised to take an MRI of brain.In this report we finds that small gliotic foci in sub-cortical white matter of both cerebral hemispheres and in left parietal periventricular white matter on other significant abnormality detected in plain MRI of brain & visualized intra cranial vessels though hypo plastic posterior cerebral artery with dominant posterior communicating artery are seen in right side & hypo plastic venous sinuses on left side-congenital variations.if you kindly explain the above findings,I shall be highly obliged.
Tue, 3 Dec 2013
Hi,
Any area of brain tissue destruction can lead to foci of gliosis. This is what MRI suggests.
This is seen in areas of the brain in neuro-degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, prion's disease and others. These can vary in size depending on the extent of damage.
Other nonspecific causes like migraine, small vessel disease and demyelination are possibilities. The final diagnosis depends on the combination of examination, history and investigations. Investigation alone cannot be used to diagnose a disease.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Regards
Any area of brain tissue destruction can lead to foci of gliosis. This is what MRI suggests.
This is seen in areas of the brain in neuro-degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, prion's disease and others. These can vary in size depending on the extent of damage.
Other nonspecific causes like migraine, small vessel disease and demyelination are possibilities. The final diagnosis depends on the combination of examination, history and investigations. Investigation alone cannot be used to diagnose a disease.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Regards
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