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Should MRI Scan Taken Two Years Back Be Compared To The Latest Report Before Further Prognosis?
Hello in 2013 I had a TIA and feel I have had several more since then. I had an MRI in 2015 that reports: Impression: White matter disease which could indicate chronic small vessel ischemic change, though would correlate for possible demyelinating disease Recent (10/2017) MRI reports: Impression: Subcortical and periventricular white matter T2 hyperintense foci , while non-specific, likely represents sequel of chronic small vessel ischemia. the 2015 MRI was NOT compared to the new MRI. I am 60 y/o female with diabetes, CAD, HBP and several other conditions. What do these MRIs mean? Should the second one have been compared to the first? Thank you
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
Hello,
Yes, the new MRI report can be compared to the older one to see the progress of older lesions and the emergence of new lesions.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician
Yes, the new MRI report can be compared to the older one to see the progress of older lesions and the emergence of new lesions.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician
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