MRI Findings

[reeree14]

HI.. I am a 45 year old female, with a concern. I had an MRI and they found a small incidental venous angioma involving the subcortical white matter of the roght frontal region.. They didn't say too much, but I am concerned that it might be more or that I might be more at risk for bleeds or strokes.. Thank you.. I would so appreciated a reply.

[Jimmer7]

Had MRI for brain and right orbit (chronic pain and periodic yellow discharge). Also have alot of nausea particularly in the morning. How accurate are MRIs? Should I locate a different neurologist than the one I have?

Thank you!

[Dr. A. Srivastava]

Thank you very much for your questions; although it is quite difficult for me to give you a precise opinion here without having seen you in clinic, but I would like to provide you some useful information.

No need to worry a lot. Venous angiomas are variants in the brain’s normal venous system.  Usually, the venous pathways are separated by normal brain tissue but in venous angioma there is an abnormal appearance of few normal veins. These veins also act like normal veins from a physiologic perspective. Therefore, venous angiomas are very often benign, but 1/3 of the patients have associated with other brain malformations that carry a higher morbidity/mortality.  Most of the times venous angiomas are quickly identified on MRI, but some of the smaller vascular malformations may be difficult to identify. Since you have symptoms of headache, hemiparesis (paralysis of half body), I would recommend you to see a neurologist who can evaluate the details of your case and could better determine the insight of your situation.  If your neurologist identifies further warning signs he or she would like to refer you to a neurosurgeon much sooner.  Hope this helps.

[Londres70]

I would consult a vascular specialist/vascular surgeon to assess you and review your MRI.
Sometimes incidental findings are VERY significant.  

Keep us posted;all the best!