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On the MRI i have just has it says "The Flair T2W sequences demonstrate multiple subcortical rounded oval hyperintense lesions. Can you explain to me what this means please.
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147426 tn?1317265632
Hi, and welcome to the forum.  You havent given us much information about why the MRI was done and what you have been going through.

But, T2W means the images on the MRI which are T2 weighted.  FLAIR is a technique used during the MRI which allows small lesions to be seen more clearly, especially those near the CSF (cerebrospinal fluid).

Many things cause subcortical lesions as Rely mentioned including MS, vascular causes like high blood pressure, migraines, diabetes, and those things that cause inflammation of the small vessels like many autoimmune diseases (Lupus, Sjogren's).

These lesions are somewhat oval and that is characteristic of the lesions of MS, but nothing you see on the MRI can prove MS or disprove MS.

I agree, seeing the whole report is more helpful.

If you feel comfortable, why don't you tell us your story, how old you are, and why you had the MRI in the first place?

Quix
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1221035 tn?1301000508
does the MRI say more than that? impression?

many different things can cause subcortical lesions...including MS, migraines, vascular

when do you see your neuro?
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900662 tn?1469390305
I'm  rather new, but I've found that the Health Pages are very helpful.


Sorry- I hope this helps some.



John..   :-)
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1220551 tn?1269112178
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