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atrophic corpus callosum plus brain lesions
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atrophic corpus callosum plus brain lesions
by Yabba-Dabba-Doo, Mar 19, 2005 12:00AM
39 y/o. Recent MRI shows moderately atrophic corpus callosum which has worsened since previous MRI scan (several years ago) in addition to multiple T2 hyperintense lesions.
Technician asked if I used blood thinners. (I don't)
1. Why would such a question would be asked?
2. Other than MS, what other illnesses can cause hyperintense lesions?
3. Can Bromocriptine (used for a pituitary tumor) cause atrophy of the corpus callosum or cause lesions???
Technician asked if I used blood thinners. (I don't)
1. Why would such a question would be asked?
2. Other than MS, what other illnesses can cause hyperintense lesions?
3. Can Bromocriptine (used for a pituitary tumor) cause atrophy of the corpus callosum or cause lesions???
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-Neuro-M.D.-PW, Mar 22, 2005 12:00AM
1) I'm not sure why this was asked. Old blood from bleeding appears as dark not bright on T2 scans
2) lesions in the corpus callosum like you describe are usually due to MS. Other causes include tumor, lymphoma, alcoholism with red wine (called 'Marchiafava Bignami syndrome'). Together with atrophy over several years the most likely cause is MS
3) no
2) lesions in the corpus callosum like you describe are usually due to MS. Other causes include tumor, lymphoma, alcoholism with red wine (called 'Marchiafava Bignami syndrome'). Together with atrophy over several years the most likely cause is MS
3) no
