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MRI report

Could someone give me a layman's explanation of these measurements--
1.8 TR x 2.2 cc x 1.7 ap cm.? We have never see the TR or ap cm. used in the mri
report before for total size of the mass. Also, could someone explain the
following MRI report in plain english for me?
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Brain: Again noted is the heterogeneously enhancing mass in the left frontal
lobe which measures approximately 18x 20 x 23 mm. Along the inferior and
anteromedial portions of the mass, there is slight increase in enhancement.
Simislar appearance of T2/FLAIR signal intensity in the left
frontal-temporal-parietal regions. In the enhancing portion of the lesion, there
is suggestion of increased blood volume concerning for the presence of tumor. No
evidence of acute ischemia. No mass effect, hemorrhage, or hydrocephalus.
Grossly normal flow-related signal in the major intracranial arteries and dural
sinuses.
CONCLUSION: There is redemonstration of a heterogeneously enhancing legion in
the left frontal lobe. Compared to the most recent study on 12/10/2010 there is
some slight increased enhancement along the inferior and anteromedial margins of
the mass; however the mass remains significantly smaller compared to the study
dating 9/5/2010. There is no substantial change in the abnormal T@/FLAIR signal
in the left frontal-temporal-parietal regions. On the perfusion imaging, there
is a suggestion of some increased cerebral blood volume in the region of the
enhancing portion of the left frontal lesion concerning for the presence of
tumor.
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My husband was diagnosed in 2006 with grade 2 malignant oligodendroglioma. He's had radiation, Temordar, Gamma Knife, and now avastin. He has problems with comprehension and memeory. I
would greatly appreciate any help with this.


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Thanks again yellowbean for the excellent description -- TR is "transverse" ; "CC" is craniocaudal ; "AP" is anterior-posterior.  
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1.8 cm Transverse (side to side)
2.2 cm Craniocaudal (Head to toe)
1.7 cm Anterioposterior (Front to back)

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