Radiology Expert Forum

please can you help me understand this mri

Post a Question

« Back to Forum

About This Forum:

Welcome to the Radiology Forum! Questions in this forum are being answered by medical professionals. Topics covered in this forum include Breast Imaging, CT/CAT Scan, Mammography, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, Ultrasound and X-rays.

View community archives

Font Size:

Background:

Search this Forum:

By haz201 | Nov 11, 2012

1 Comment

Answered by Eric Wang, MD

please can you help me understand this mri

please can anyone tell me what this means. my relative has dysphagia, loss control of limbs, he is 57 lost his memory etc and he is abroad they sent me report after mri but ive had no explanation what it is and what is treatment.

MULTIPLE SMALL, FINE NON-ENHANCING FOCI OF ABNORMAL SIGNAL INTENSITY, APPEARING HYPOINTENSE ON T1W AND HYPERINTENSE ON T2W SEQUENCES ARE SEEN HIGH UP IN THE DEEP CEREBRAL WHITE MATTER

Eric Wang, MD

Nov 12, 2012

This is a nonspecific finding often seen in older patients, usually age-related degeneration and usually nothing to be concerned about, but please ask your doctor.

« Previous Next »

< Back to Forum

Today's Pulse

5 Signs Your Loved One May Be Suffering From Hearing Loss

Think a loved one may be experiencing hearing loss? Here are five warning signs to watch for.

MedHelp Health Answers

Submit

Weight Tracker

Reach your weight goal faster

Start Tracking Now

Related Forums

Communities

Experts

Groups

Radiology

RSS Expert Activity

Parkinson Awareness Month: Parkinso...

May 10 by Michael Gonzalez-Wallace

NEW STUDIES ON PREVENTING PROGRESSI...
May 08 by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO

Heroin Use in the U.S.
May 08 by Clare Waismann Kavin,

Explore Our Android Apps: My Cycles | I'm Expecting | My Diet Diary | View All Mobile Apps

The Content on this Site is presented in a summary fashion, and is intended to be used for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be and should not be interpreted as medical advice or a diagnosis of any health or fitness problem, condition or disease; or a recommendation for a specific test, doctor, care provider, procedure, treatment plan, product, or course of action. Med Help International, Inc. is not a medical or healthcare provider and your use of this Site does not create a doctor / patient relationship. We disclaim all responsibility for the professional qualifications and licensing of, and services provided by, any physician or other health providers posting on or otherwise referred to on this Site and/or any Third Party Site. Never disregard the medical advice of your physician or health professional, or delay in seeking such advice, because of something you read on this Site. We offer this Site AS IS and without any warranties. By using this Site you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician or 911 immediately.

This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.