Pons focus

Message to Quixotix


I noticed in another post that you mentioned a lesion in the pons as being a worry!     Below is part of my first MRI report. This MRI was then followed up by a MRI FLAIR......could you please tell me if the pontine tegmentum is what you refer to as the pons.....

Just a little concerned as originally the doctor mentioned possible MS and then after the FLAIR he cheekily told me that he wished his brain looke like mine.   I am still undergoing further tests over  the next few weeks but not sure where I am at the moment.  

1. There is a small linear focus of altered intensity in the pontine tegmentum in the mid line.
2. There are scant small foci of increased signal intensity in the cerebral hemispheric white matter which are predominantly peripherally distributed although there is a small lesion of the periventricular white matter adjacent to the right temporal horn anteriorly.  ALthough not numerous the distribution and morphology of these white matter hyperintensities is not typical for microvascular ischaemic aetiology.


Thanks you

[HVAC]

The pons is the brain stem. When I first saw that on a report I got really scared. It is not as scary as it seem. It is just a location in the brain. What it means to you only a Neurologist can figure out. It has to be linked to symptoms and other things. All it means is they saw something there on the imaging.

Alex

[Deb61]

The pontline tegmentum is part of the pons.

As far as the comment about having wished he had a brain that looked like yours--that neuro was completely insensitive!  Actually, I have other words, but won't state them.  I would see someone else, if at all possible.  

[COBOB]

The good news might be that it is a linear focus in the pons.  Most foci related to demyelination are round or oval in nature.  There are other causes of hyperintensities besides demyelination.  

The second comment "Although not numerous the distribution and morphology of these white matter hyperintensities is not typical for microvascular ischaemic aetiology." is radiologist speak for: The neurologist should take a good look, since these do not appear to be age related lesions.  

Bob

[aussiepixie]

Thanks for the answers. I understand how all the symptoms need to be taken and analyzed along with my scans. I think I'm getting impatient for answers. Thanks again!

[HVAC]

We all get impatient this is hard.

Alex