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Thoracic Upper Back Ache Pain
I just got a MRI with contrast done. People said that this type of test are only done when they suspect cancer. I am really worry. I am holding the films and I can't even understand what it saids. i see the picture and in one of them there is a flouresent spot in the upper back where I feel disconfort. My Orthopedic Surgeon found a spot in the thoracic spine which looks like a cyst or a tumor. I am very affraid is cancer from my breast of lungs since i am suffering of shortness of breath. Can someone help understand these films terminology? I wont see my Doc until next week and is driving me insane! Thanks!
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Thank you Doctor,
Ok I just got back my MIR with contrast results and Thoracic Syringohydromyelia is what I am suspecting but I need someone who can confirm it. I have to actually wait until the doctor see me in my next visit which is almost a week. i need to be prepared to take it like a trooper.
Do I have it or I don't? I seem that is consistent to this Syring disorder, but is it questionable?
My readings are simple and straight forward:
INTERPRETATION: Again noted is a focus of abnormal T2 prolongation within the central canal of the spinal cord centered at th elevel of T6-7. This measures approximately 2mm AP by 2mm traverse by 16 mm craniocaudad and is best seen on image 9. This does not demonstrate pathologic contrast.
There is scoliosis of the thoracip spine, the convexity to the right the apex at T5-6. However this may be secondary to the patients positioning. There is no evidence of facet joint arthropathy.
Conclusion:
Abnormal signal is seen within the central canal of the spinal cored centered at the level of T6-7 consistent with an ara of syringohydromyelia. There is not evidence of pathological contrast enhancement Thereforre this is likely idiopathic in nature, This is less likely secondary to adjacent disc protrusion.
CAN AN EXPERT HELP! Radiologist? Neuro Surgeon? Thanks
Iris
Ok I just got back my MIR with contrast results and Thoracic Syringohydromyelia is what I am suspecting but I need someone who can confirm it. I have to actually wait until the doctor see me in my next visit which is almost a week. i need to be prepared to take it like a trooper.
Do I have it or I don't? I seem that is consistent to this Syring disorder, but is it questionable?
My readings are simple and straight forward:
INTERPRETATION: Again noted is a focus of abnormal T2 prolongation within the central canal of the spinal cord centered at th elevel of T6-7. This measures approximately 2mm AP by 2mm traverse by 16 mm craniocaudad and is best seen on image 9. This does not demonstrate pathologic contrast.
There is scoliosis of the thoracip spine, the convexity to the right the apex at T5-6. However this may be secondary to the patients positioning. There is no evidence of facet joint arthropathy.
Conclusion:
Abnormal signal is seen within the central canal of the spinal cored centered at the level of T6-7 consistent with an ara of syringohydromyelia. There is not evidence of pathological contrast enhancement Thereforre this is likely idiopathic in nature, This is less likely secondary to adjacent disc protrusion.
CAN AN EXPERT HELP! Radiologist? Neuro Surgeon? Thanks
Iris
Listen, most of what we fear never happens!
An MRI is a diagnostic tool for MANY things not just cancer. Don't let your imagination run away with you.I know when we are faced with health issues we often think the worst.I have had so many lumps and bumps. I had a biopsy today of my thyroid. I have also had one on my breast (by the way 80% are nothing), uterus, bowel. All clear so far.My family is very high risk with a genetic mutation. My mom,dad,2 sisters have had cancer. So, I know how you feel. Don't try to read your own MRI. A spot could be blood vessels, tissue etc.
Good luck, keep us posted..
An MRI is a diagnostic tool for MANY things not just cancer. Don't let your imagination run away with you.I know when we are faced with health issues we often think the worst.I have had so many lumps and bumps. I had a biopsy today of my thyroid. I have also had one on my breast (by the way 80% are nothing), uterus, bowel. All clear so far.My family is very high risk with a genetic mutation. My mom,dad,2 sisters have had cancer. So, I know how you feel. Don't try to read your own MRI. A spot could be blood vessels, tissue etc.
Good luck, keep us posted..
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Since you have pain in the upper back probably between shoulder blades, then problems related to heart attack, gall bladder issues, liver dysfunction and duodenal ulcer should be looked into. Costochondritis and arthritis too can cause these type of pains. Extreme exposure to cold, strenuous activity and muscle pull can be the other reasons. Fibromyalgia is another possibility. Nerve compression in spinal region is another cause.
So as you can see there are many reasons for your symptoms. MRI is done to know the condition of bone, nerve, muscle and other tissues. If a hot spot is found, it could be a tumor and not all tumors are cancers. However it can also be a region of high bone activity. Hence you will have to wait for the doctor to give the confirmed diagnosis.
It is difficult to comment beyond this without examining you or the MRI. I can understand the anxiety, but you will have to control this until you can actually meet the doctor. Take care!