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What Does This CT Scan Report Indicate?

Sir please make me understand about the below mentioned CT Head report. SHASHI BHUSAN (M / 35) Report Detail : Lab ReportPatient ID : SKCT.39071Report Created : 28 Sep 2016 13:48Description : Complete ReportCT Head / Brain - PlainImpression: CT Head / Brain - Plain of 28-SEP-2016: Results: The study shows irregular hypodense areas in bilateral frontal (R L and in right temporal lobes, likely gliotic. Rest of the cerebral hemispheres are normal in architecture and attenuation. The basal cisterns, sulci and fissures are normal. Both lateral ventricles and the IIIrd ventricle are normal. The cerebellum and IVth ventricle are normal. No shift of midline structures is seen. Both basal ganglia & thalami are normal. On bone window, no abnormality is seen. Note is made of mucosal thickening involving right maxillary sinus. IMPRESSSION: CT imaging reveals gliotic areas in bilateral frontal and right temporal lobes. ------------ End of Report ------------  (For Interpretation by a Registered Medical Practitioner Only) 
Tue, 2 Apr 2019
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Hello,

Gliosis. Gliosis is a nonspecific reactive change of glial cells in response to damage to the central nervous system (CNS).

In most cases, gliosis involves the proliferation or hypertrophy of several different types of glial cells, including astrocytes, microglia, and oligodendrocytes.

In most cases, gliosis involves the proliferation or hypertrophy of several different types of glial cells, including astrocytes, microglia, and oligodendrocytes.

Gliosis is a non-specific response of several types of glial cells due to an injury or trauma to the brain or the central nervous system (CNS). It involves the process of formation of a scar in the brain where the injury or trauma occurred.

The scar formation is the result of the rapid proliferation of glial cells in the affected part of the central nervous system.

No specific treatment has been suggested for gliosis in particular. There is a therapeutic approach that aims at minimizing the proliferation of astrocytes in the system.

The treatment of gliosis is mainly to treat the underlying cause of the trauma or injury that triggered it in the first place. Your CT is unremarkable. Don't worry.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
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What Does This CT Scan Report Indicate?

Hello, Gliosis. Gliosis is a nonspecific reactive change of glial cells in response to damage to the central nervous system (CNS). In most cases, gliosis involves the proliferation or hypertrophy of several different types of glial cells, including astrocytes, microglia, and oligodendrocytes. In most cases, gliosis involves the proliferation or hypertrophy of several different types of glial cells, including astrocytes, microglia, and oligodendrocytes. Gliosis is a non-specific response of several types of glial cells due to an injury or trauma to the brain or the central nervous system (CNS). It involves the process of formation of a scar in the brain where the injury or trauma occurred. The scar formation is the result of the rapid proliferation of glial cells in the affected part of the central nervous system. No specific treatment has been suggested for gliosis in particular. There is a therapeutic approach that aims at minimizing the proliferation of astrocytes in the system. The treatment of gliosis is mainly to treat the underlying cause of the trauma or injury that triggered it in the first place. Your CT is unremarkable. Don t worry. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician