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Possible hemangioma or tumor or what? Any advice is appreciated.
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Possible hemangioma or tumor or what? Any advice is appreciated.
by Duchess47, Jun 09, 2006 12:00AM
I had an MRI series of entire spine which showed a bright spot at c5 which radiologists were very concerned about. I then had CTSCAN and Bone scan as a result of MRI findings. Bone scan is normal. My symptoms over the past 1 1/2 years now are vast. I have had tachycardia, vertigo, eye inflammation of one eye, f.u.o., chronic ear problems, gastroparesis, pain/numbness in lower half of spine, pain in neck with total inability to move it, chronic upper respiratory virus. What in the heck could this all be? Is it different problems? I would like to know what exactly a "bright spot of concern" could possibly be on an MRI. Would bone scan have ruled out a tumor? I know it can be a hemangioma and if it is, how would it be treated? I initially went to neurologist because of inability to move my bowels without constant use of laxatives and suppositories. But this is just the latest problem of my many. My thyroid tests are normal and my stress test showed heart o.k. although hear rate goes up quickly and high. Eye problem is treated with steroids and that seems to work. Each individual illness is treated but I think everything is related to one problem. Thank you in advance for your help.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-Neuro-M.D.-PW, Jun 18, 2006 12:00AM
I cannot give you a formal opinion, especially without seeing your scan
Bright spots in the vertebral bodies can be a variety of things, but quite commonly we do see bright spots that are consistent with vertebral body hemangiomas which are benign adn asymptomatic and of no clinical consequence. I do not know if this is consistent with your scan. But you should be wary that this is not an 'incidental' finding and not realted to your symptoms.
You are right that most often, multiple symotoms are from the same cause, more often than a number of unrelated causes. Hopefully your doctors can advise you well
Good luck
Bright spots in the vertebral bodies can be a variety of things, but quite commonly we do see bright spots that are consistent with vertebral body hemangiomas which are benign adn asymptomatic and of no clinical consequence. I do not know if this is consistent with your scan. But you should be wary that this is not an 'incidental' finding and not realted to your symptoms.
You are right that most often, multiple symotoms are from the same cause, more often than a number of unrelated causes. Hopefully your doctors can advise you well
Good luck
Member Comments (2)
by charley1986, Jun 14, 2006 12:00AM
Hi Duchess - I have read your posts - I am keeping you close in thought and prayer. I sincerely hope that doc here will give you an answer of some sort...I know you will feel better to some degree. Take care!
