What is FLAIR signal hyperintensity

[Ked5001]

After experiencing some minor numbness on my left side, I had 2 MRI on my head and brain.  The report I received says, in part:

"Several sulci of T2 and FLAIR hyperintensity within the white matter of both cerebral hemispheres"  "Primary diferential considerations include sequela of chronic small-vessel ischemic disease.  No evidence of acute infarction."

My Intenet searches have turned up a plethora of discussions of FLAIR hyperintensity in connection with conditions that range from Lyme disease to MS, but I haven't found a specific explanation of T2, FLAIR, or hyperintensity as they apply in this context.

Can you give me a fairly complete explanation of the terms and the significance of the phrase "sulci of T2 and FLAIR hyperintensity within the white matter" as well as any other insight into what this finding implies?

[prj228]

one of my friend done his MRI & the impression shows that -> There is an abnormal, intra-parenchymal tortuous slow flow vessel in the left deep frontal region lying interior to the putamen with surrounding illdefined T2/FLAIR hyperintense area of abnormal signal.
Findings suspicious for a venous angioma.
Understanding the reports please explain.

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[igep]

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[srkumar33]

my child age 10 years she was suffering with dizziness in 1st MRI report were evidence of rounded T2W/Flair hyperintense foucus seen in right frontal white matter - ? granulomatous lesion after 5days CT scan report Bilateral globus pallidus show minute calcific focus I cannot understanding the reports please explain

[ckstern]

Thanks, here goes.
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cks

[johnniebear]

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