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Back & Neck Pain (Expert Forum)
MRI results
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Prem Pillay, MD - laser surgery, microsurgery, low back pain, neck pain, Acupuncture and pain, pain, artificial disc replacement, spine fusion, Endoscopic spine microsurgery, Robotic spine Microsurgery, microdiskectomy, MicroDisectomy, Minimally Invasive Spine, Nucleoplast
NeuroSpine and Pain Center Singapore
Singapore - Singapore
Questions in the Back & Neck Pain forum are answered by Dr. Kwan Yin Chong and Dr. Prem Pillay. Topics covered include herniated disc, pinched nerves, sciatica, degenerative spine disease, spinal stenosis, spine trauma and fractures, and pine tumors.
MRI results
by jip33, Jan 18, 2009 10:34AM
Hi,
A family member (complaining of middle back pain) has received the following MRI results:
"an area of T2 hyperintensity is seen related to the left hemi aspect of the T4 vertebral body which has corresponding T1 signal intensity. no visible abnormalities of the cord or conus. multi-level disc space dessication identified. scattered hemangiomata. T6-T7 disc bulge. Impression: T4 vertebral bodies - make note of T2 and low T1 intensity in pedicle. atypical hemangiomas".
I would like to know your thoughts on this. is this strongly suggestive of mets or could this be a benign condition?
thanks.
A family member (complaining of middle back pain) has received the following MRI results:
"an area of T2 hyperintensity is seen related to the left hemi aspect of the T4 vertebral body which has corresponding T1 signal intensity. no visible abnormalities of the cord or conus. multi-level disc space dessication identified. scattered hemangiomata. T6-T7 disc bulge. Impression: T4 vertebral bodies - make note of T2 and low T1 intensity in pedicle. atypical hemangiomas".
I would like to know your thoughts on this. is this strongly suggestive of mets or could this be a benign condition?
thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Prem Pillay, MD, Jan 27, 2009 10:42PM
, Jan 27, 2009 10:42PM
It this is described as an atypical hemangioma then futhur tests and follow up may be necessary. A spine evaluation and a bone scan may be helpful.
Dr Prem Pillay
Neurosurgeon
Director of Neuro and Spine Services
Neuro Spine and Pain Center
Dr Prem Pillay
Neurosurgeon
Director of Neuro and Spine Services
Neuro Spine and Pain Center
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