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Report Shows Mild Atrophy Of Cerebellum Ventricle, Mild Enlargement Within Ventricles. No Obstructing Lesions. Indications?
Atrophy: mild atrophy of the cerebellumh ventricle,
Extra axial spaces: there is a prominence of extra-axial spaces along the skull base. this includes the preponline cistern, fourth ventricle, spaces around the cerebellum extending into the Meckel's cave bilaterally. there is a prominence of CSF flow suggested within the the sella turcica.
This is likely a chronic finding. No papilledema identified in the orbits Ventricles: mild enlargement within the ventricles. no obstructing lesions identified
What does this report mean? thank you
Extra axial spaces: there is a prominence of extra-axial spaces along the skull base. this includes the preponline cistern, fourth ventricle, spaces around the cerebellum extending into the Meckel's cave bilaterally. there is a prominence of CSF flow suggested within the the sella turcica.
This is likely a chronic finding. No papilledema identified in the orbits Ventricles: mild enlargement within the ventricles. no obstructing lesions identified
What does this report mean? thank you
Mon, 28 Oct 2013
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Your report suggests that
There is mild enlargement of ventricles with mild atrophic changes.
There is no obstructing lesions which may cause ventricle enlargement.
There is also prominence of extra axial spaces along the skull base and it includes prominent prepontine cistern,fourth ventricle and spaces around cerebellum extending into Meckel's cave bilaterally.
Above finding are chronic in nature and there is no papilledema.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Thanks for writing to HCM
Your report suggests that
There is mild enlargement of ventricles with mild atrophic changes.
There is no obstructing lesions which may cause ventricle enlargement.
There is also prominence of extra axial spaces along the skull base and it includes prominent prepontine cistern,fourth ventricle and spaces around cerebellum extending into Meckel's cave bilaterally.
Above finding are chronic in nature and there is no papilledema.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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