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MRI Results
by alaineb, Nov 06, 2009 01:09AM
Hoping someone can help me. My GP sent me for an MRI for suspected MS because of what the optometrist saw when I had my eyes checked because I was sure I needed new glasses.
Technique: MR imaging has been performed on a 3T platform.
Findings:
Brain: 3D FLAIR sequence shows a number of scattered, subcortical and deep periventricular white matter hypertensities within both cerebral hemispheres, the appearance of which is non-specific. These is sparing of the corpus callosum with no callosal lesions seen. The lesions are predominantly frontal lobe in distribution with the largest lesion within the deep white matter of the right frontal love measuring 7mm in diameter. There is no restricted diffusion or pathologic enhancement within either hemisphere on DWI or contrast enhanced sequences. No pathologic haemosiderin deposition is seen within either hemisphere on SWI. Grey/white differentiation is otherwise normal.
Comment: Small scattered subcortical and periventricular hyperintensities wthin both frontal lobes on fluid sensite sequences (6 on the right and 5 on the left). MR appearances are non-specific, small post-ischaemic gliotic foci secondary to small vessel disease. The may be seen with poorly controlled hypertension, migraine or vasculitis. The appearance and distribution of these hyspertensities is considered atypical for primary demyelination, although this possibility is not totally excluded. Clinical correlation is recommended. There is no associated enhancement or restricted diffusion within any of these lesions.
Well that's a lot of what the report says. My symptoms are a slgiht weakness on my left side, sometimes I have balance problems, have difficulty focusing short and long distance, fatigue, memory problems, difficulty focusing on tasks, pins and needles in left hand. I don't have high blood pressure and never have had and I get occassional migraines at the most a couple of times a year, but usually only one every few years.
I have been referred to a neurologist but it will take a couple of weeks before I can see anyone. I'd appreciate any help.
Regards
Alaine
Technique: MR imaging has been performed on a 3T platform.
Findings:
Brain: 3D FLAIR sequence shows a number of scattered, subcortical and deep periventricular white matter hypertensities within both cerebral hemispheres, the appearance of which is non-specific. These is sparing of the corpus callosum with no callosal lesions seen. The lesions are predominantly frontal lobe in distribution with the largest lesion within the deep white matter of the right frontal love measuring 7mm in diameter. There is no restricted diffusion or pathologic enhancement within either hemisphere on DWI or contrast enhanced sequences. No pathologic haemosiderin deposition is seen within either hemisphere on SWI. Grey/white differentiation is otherwise normal.
Comment: Small scattered subcortical and periventricular hyperintensities wthin both frontal lobes on fluid sensite sequences (6 on the right and 5 on the left). MR appearances are non-specific, small post-ischaemic gliotic foci secondary to small vessel disease. The may be seen with poorly controlled hypertension, migraine or vasculitis. The appearance and distribution of these hyspertensities is considered atypical for primary demyelination, although this possibility is not totally excluded. Clinical correlation is recommended. There is no associated enhancement or restricted diffusion within any of these lesions.
Well that's a lot of what the report says. My symptoms are a slgiht weakness on my left side, sometimes I have balance problems, have difficulty focusing short and long distance, fatigue, memory problems, difficulty focusing on tasks, pins and needles in left hand. I don't have high blood pressure and never have had and I get occassional migraines at the most a couple of times a year, but usually only one every few years.
I have been referred to a neurologist but it will take a couple of weeks before I can see anyone. I'd appreciate any help.
Regards
Alaine
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Just interested to know what was seen by the optomitrist?? if it was evidence of optic neuritis??
2 weeks isn't too long to wait for a neuro. I had to wait 4 months lol!!
I also have non specific lesions. I am sure your neuro will want to do a spinal MRI as well, to see if any lesions appear there. Your will need to have a lot of blood tests done to exclude any MS mimics, and an examination to see if everything is normal.
I suggest you write a time line ie a brief summary of symptoms and history of when and how they occured. This is very important part of the dx, so you need to be as accurate as possible. Try to be specific about your symptoms. ie don't just say numb feet, be more exact...numb sole of left foot ., right big toe tingling etc
Hope this helps. Keep us posted about how your neuro visit goes.
Mistylee
have they done blood tests to rule out mimics yet?
let us know how things go..
take care
wobbly
dx
Don't know what the optomestrist saw in my eyes but she told me 3 times during the exam that I needed to get tested for MS. I have a lot of trouble focusing my eyes and in particular when I'm driving, my eyes get really tired. I was convinced I need glasses for distance vision but was told my eyesight was fine and that the problem is in my brain.
No I haven't had any blood tests, GP told me that they don't do that it will all be done by neurologist.. I started thinking a few months ago that I might have Chronic Fatigue and most of the time I think I'm just going crazy. For the last couple of years I seem to get every cold, flu or virus going around and through the winter we've just had I was constantly sick. I also feel extremely emotional for no reason whatsoever and I've noticed that I've been like this for a couple of months. I cry over the silliest things. Dr tried to tell me that I'm just stressed but that couldn't be more wrong, my life is great and very relaxing for the most part. I don't work outside the home and have a fantastic family life.
Honestly I'm not even expecting an answer when I see a neurologist but it would be so nice to understand all these things that I have been putting down to hormones or age (hormones tested last week and they were completely normal and I just turned 45). Up until last week I tried to convince my family that I must have been going through menopauase and that's why I couldn't think straight and remember anything, not to mention the fatigue.
Anyway, enough rambling. Thanks so much for the advice. I've read a lot of stuff on this site and forum over the last few days and am truly touched by how caring a group you all are.
Regards
Alaine
Regards
Alaine