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What Does A Shadow In An MRI Scan Test Report Indicate?
I have neurological problems with my back and left leg for the last 2 1/2 yrs so they have been doing mri all over my spine and pelvis. They found nothing so decided to do a brain mri. They have found a shadow they are worried about so booking me in for 1 more mri but with die. I m really worried now and was wondering what sort of things it could be . I m 38 male
Fri, 7 Jun 2019
Hi,
Your brain has a doubtful shadow in MRI. That might be a thrombus, hemorrhage, parasite-like neurocysticercosis, cysts (e.g. hydatid), benign tumor or a neoplasm.
A contrast MRI will be more informative to reveal the nature of the lesion (in which a dye is injected intravenously and as it circulates throughout the body, including the brain, the sequential scans are procured).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
Your brain has a doubtful shadow in MRI. That might be a thrombus, hemorrhage, parasite-like neurocysticercosis, cysts (e.g. hydatid), benign tumor or a neoplasm.
A contrast MRI will be more informative to reveal the nature of the lesion (in which a dye is injected intravenously and as it circulates throughout the body, including the brain, the sequential scans are procured).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
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