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What Does My MRI Scan Result Mean?
hi,
I had a mri scan a few months ago and i went to see my doctor today and he said i had tonsillar herniation but he didnt really explain to me what it was. I have to wait to see my consultant in a few weeks but i cant wait that long because im abit scared of what it is, Can you please explain to me in way i could understand what it is please
Thank you
I had a mri scan a few months ago and i went to see my doctor today and he said i had tonsillar herniation but he didnt really explain to me what it was. I have to wait to see my consultant in a few weeks but i cant wait that long because im abit scared of what it is, Can you please explain to me in way i could understand what it is please
Thank you
Fri, 24 Oct 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
The report suggests that MRI scan of the cervical region is done.
Tonsillar herniation refers to herniation or bulging of tonsils of cerebellum from the cranium into the spinal canal.
Tonsillar herniation usually occurs due to raised cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF) pressure.
Consult your doctor for clinical assessment, to find the cause of tonsillar bulging and thus management.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
The report suggests that MRI scan of the cervical region is done.
Tonsillar herniation refers to herniation or bulging of tonsils of cerebellum from the cranium into the spinal canal.
Tonsillar herniation usually occurs due to raised cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF) pressure.
Consult your doctor for clinical assessment, to find the cause of tonsillar bulging and thus management.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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