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What Does Mild Nonspecific Scattered Punctate T2 Hyperintensities In Frontal White Matter Mean?
I had an MRI done and these were the results...can you help me to interpret them?
Findings: The cerebral cortical sulci and ventricles are within normal
limits in size. There are mild scattered nonspecific punctate T2
hyperintensities in frontal white matter. These are nonspecific but are
most consistent small foci of ischemic white matter change or possibly
demyelination of other etiology. These can be found secondary to
migraine headaches related to microvascular ischemia. The
diffusion-weighted images are unremarkable. There are expected
flow-voids in the carotid and basilar arteries. No signal abnormality
seen in the brainstem or cerebellum. There is no mass effect or
extra-axial collection.
Impression: There are mild nonspecific scattered punctate T2
hyperintensities in frontal white matter. These may be small foci of
ischemic white matter change or possibly demyelination. Otherwise
unremarkable MR of the brain.
Findings: The cerebral cortical sulci and ventricles are within normal
limits in size. There are mild scattered nonspecific punctate T2
hyperintensities in frontal white matter. These are nonspecific but are
most consistent small foci of ischemic white matter change or possibly
demyelination of other etiology. These can be found secondary to
migraine headaches related to microvascular ischemia. The
diffusion-weighted images are unremarkable. There are expected
flow-voids in the carotid and basilar arteries. No signal abnormality
seen in the brainstem or cerebellum. There is no mass effect or
extra-axial collection.
Impression: There are mild nonspecific scattered punctate T2
hyperintensities in frontal white matter. These may be small foci of
ischemic white matter change or possibly demyelination. Otherwise
unremarkable MR of the brain.
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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Your reports states that there are some signal intensity changes seen in the Frontal ( anterior part of the brain) - This is seen as a age related changes ( if you have given your age in the description - it would be helpful better help). Similar findings are seen in case of demyelination disease also. Other wise its a normal findings in elderly aged patients.
Rest of all anatomical structures appears normal.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
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Your reports states that there are some signal intensity changes seen in the Frontal ( anterior part of the brain) - This is seen as a age related changes ( if you have given your age in the description - it would be helpful better help). Similar findings are seen in case of demyelination disease also. Other wise its a normal findings in elderly aged patients.
Rest of all anatomical structures appears normal.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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