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What Does "bilateral Periventicular Leukomalacia With Deep Matter Volume Loss" Mean?
Question: I HAVE A BRAIN MRI OF MY CHILD SHE IS 9 MOTHS ONLY AND REPORT SHOWS EVERY THING NORMAL BUT IN CONCLUSIONS PAGE SHOWS BILATERAL PERIVENTICULAR LEUKOMALACIA WITH DEEP MATTER VOLUME LOSS
ATROPHIED CORPUS CALLOSUM
HYPOYIELNATION OF CORTICO AND SPINO THALAMIC TRACTS
ATROPHIED CORPUS CALLOSUM
HYPOYIELNATION OF CORTICO AND SPINO THALAMIC TRACTS
Brief Answer:
Send copy of complete report and medical history
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
The mention of the following lines is not normal.
"BILATERAL PERIVENTICULAR LEUKOMALACIA WITH DEEP MATTER VOLUME LOSS
ATROPHIED CORPUS CALLOSUM
HYPOMYIELNATION OF CORTICO AND SPINO THALAMIC TRACTS"
It says about certain changes in brain which may cause neurocognitive deficits. though myelination varies according to age and needs to be matched.
You may please attach a copy of the complete report and tell me the reason why MRI scan was asked for your child at 9 months.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Send copy of complete report and medical history
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
The mention of the following lines is not normal.
"BILATERAL PERIVENTICULAR LEUKOMALACIA WITH DEEP MATTER VOLUME LOSS
ATROPHIED CORPUS CALLOSUM
HYPOMYIELNATION OF CORTICO AND SPINO THALAMIC TRACTS"
It says about certain changes in brain which may cause neurocognitive deficits. though myelination varies according to age and needs to be matched.
You may please attach a copy of the complete report and tell me the reason why MRI scan was asked for your child at 9 months.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
HIS TEST OF CRP IS ALSO FOUND POSTIVE ANY PROBLEM IN THAT ALSO HOW TO UPLOAD REPORTS WHICH I SCANNED TODAY BUT DSCUSION WAS CLOSED FROM YOUR SIDE WHICH IS NOT GOOD .I PAY 400 RUPEES IN SAPIN 4 DAYS TO YOUR ADV ICE.HOW TO SEND SCANNED EPORTS.
REGARDING YOUR QUESTION OF WHY DOCTOR ADVISE HIM MIR BECAUSE WE TOLD HIM SHE IS 9 MONTHS OLD BUT CANNOT CRAWL SIT MOVE OR CANNOT HOLD ANY THING IN HIS HAND ALSO..
REGARDING YOUR QUESTION OF WHY DOCTOR ADVISE HIM MIR BECAUSE WE TOLD HIM SHE IS 9 MONTHS OLD BUT CANNOT CRAWL SIT MOVE OR CANNOT HOLD ANY THING IN HIS HAND ALSO..
Brief Answer:
Please attach reports and contact customer care
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
A C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test is used to identify inflammation or infection in the body. This CRP is a protein molecule which is released before the symptoms of inflammation are seen in the patient. The CRP is not always specific but gives and idea of the conditions the patient may have.
In my opinion there are certain changes in the brain which have taken place and are not reversible. I will be glad to read the reports as mentioned earlier.
It would be helpful if you can tell me if the baby had any major illness since birth and if there were any birth related complications.
The reports may be attached with your query in the space provided and it will reach me. If you are not able to do it yourself then please contact YYYY@YYYY for any problems regarding your problems and they will help you.
I have no control over closing your query and only you can do that. In case of difficulty please contact customer care for the same including payment issues.
Waiting for updates from your end.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Please attach reports and contact customer care
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
A C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test is used to identify inflammation or infection in the body. This CRP is a protein molecule which is released before the symptoms of inflammation are seen in the patient. The CRP is not always specific but gives and idea of the conditions the patient may have.
In my opinion there are certain changes in the brain which have taken place and are not reversible. I will be glad to read the reports as mentioned earlier.
It would be helpful if you can tell me if the baby had any major illness since birth and if there were any birth related complications.
The reports may be attached with your query in the space provided and it will reach me. If you are not able to do it yourself then please contact YYYY@YYYY for any problems regarding your problems and they will help you.
I have no control over closing your query and only you can do that. In case of difficulty please contact customer care for the same including payment issues.
Waiting for updates from your end.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
DEAR SIR,
I HAVE UPLOAD ALL THE REPORTS OF MY BABY.DURING HIS BIRTH SHE WAS FINE AND GOOD THAT TIME.NO ILLNESS FOUND IN HER
I HAVE UPLOAD ALL THE REPORTS OF MY BABY.DURING HIS BIRTH SHE WAS FINE AND GOOD THAT TIME.NO ILLNESS FOUND IN HER
Brief Answer:
Brain developmental problems
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your attached reports.
There are certain changes in the brain which are causing delayed growth in your child. These might have occurred possibly by birth or just after birth. In simplest terms the further brain development of your child has not taken place in normal way and this is showing as delayed growth and learning.
You have done the right thing by approaching a neurologist and getting MRI scan done at 9 months. Your child can lead a near normal life if you start taking care of her problems right now and follow your doctors advise regularly. She needs more supportive care and family support to grow up in a better way.
Research is going on in the area of stem cell transplantation which can help patients like your child in future but still not available in XXXXXXX
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Brain developmental problems
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your attached reports.
There are certain changes in the brain which are causing delayed growth in your child. These might have occurred possibly by birth or just after birth. In simplest terms the further brain development of your child has not taken place in normal way and this is showing as delayed growth and learning.
You have done the right thing by approaching a neurologist and getting MRI scan done at 9 months. Your child can lead a near normal life if you start taking care of her problems right now and follow your doctors advise regularly. She needs more supportive care and family support to grow up in a better way.
Research is going on in the area of stem cell transplantation which can help patients like your child in future but still not available in XXXXXXX
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
DEAR SIR,
WE HAVE SHOWN ALL THE REPORTS TO THE NEROGEIEST DOCTOR AND HE SAYS NOTHING ABOUT AND SAYS IT IS OK AND NORMAL AS HE HAS GONE THROUGH WITH EVERY REPORT .HE SAYS NOTHING TO WORRY .I WANT TO KNOW IS HE IS WRIGHT SAYS.
WHAT ABOUT MY BABY CAN HE LIVE A NORMAL LIFE LIKE ME OR HE HAS ANY PROBLEMS KINDLY SUGGEST ME .HE HAS GIVEN US SOME MEDICATION ALSO FOR THE BRAIN.LET ME KNOW EVERY THING IS OK AND NORMAL IN MY CHILD .
WHAT ABOUT OTHER REPORTS OF MY CHILD IS SHE IS NORMAL LIKE OTHERS CHILDREN ANY THING TO WORRY OR NOT
WE HAVE SHOWN ALL THE REPORTS TO THE NEROGEIEST DOCTOR AND HE SAYS NOTHING ABOUT AND SAYS IT IS OK AND NORMAL AS HE HAS GONE THROUGH WITH EVERY REPORT .HE SAYS NOTHING TO WORRY .I WANT TO KNOW IS HE IS WRIGHT SAYS.
WHAT ABOUT MY BABY CAN HE LIVE A NORMAL LIFE LIKE ME OR HE HAS ANY PROBLEMS KINDLY SUGGEST ME .HE HAS GIVEN US SOME MEDICATION ALSO FOR THE BRAIN.LET ME KNOW EVERY THING IS OK AND NORMAL IN MY CHILD .
WHAT ABOUT OTHER REPORTS OF MY CHILD IS SHE IS NORMAL LIKE OTHERS CHILDREN ANY THING TO WORRY OR NOT
Brief Answer:
Better to take second opinion on brain development
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing back with an update.
Following is a list of activities what most babies do at this age (9 months):
Social and Emotional
May be afraid of strangers
May be clingy with familiar adults
Has favorite toys
Language/Communication
Understands “no”
Makes a lot of different sounds like “mamamama” and “bababababa”
Copies sounds and gestures of others
Uses fingers to point at things
Cognitive (learning, thinking, problem-solving)
Watches the path of something as it falls
Looks for things he sees you hide
Puts things in her mouth
Moves things smoothly from one hand to the other
Movement/Physical Development
Stands, holding on
Can get into sitting position
Sits without support
Pulls to stand
Crawls
Any deviation from this list may be alarming.
MRI scan brain findings in babies changes rapidly till 1 to 1.5 years of age because of brain development. As per the report there are some areas which are showing mild changes which can explain the delayed growth of your baby. At the same time normal brain development in children can take place few months later in some infants and in this context he may be right. But since doing complete brain function assessment is difficult in babies, its best to take a second opinion in another well known hospital in XXXXXXX or New XXXXXXX
The other tests are almost normal except that the blood hemoglobin is slightly below normal. This can be easily corrected by giving proper healthy and nutritious foods.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Better to take second opinion on brain development
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing back with an update.
Following is a list of activities what most babies do at this age (9 months):
Social and Emotional
May be afraid of strangers
May be clingy with familiar adults
Has favorite toys
Language/Communication
Understands “no”
Makes a lot of different sounds like “mamamama” and “bababababa”
Copies sounds and gestures of others
Uses fingers to point at things
Cognitive (learning, thinking, problem-solving)
Watches the path of something as it falls
Looks for things he sees you hide
Puts things in her mouth
Moves things smoothly from one hand to the other
Movement/Physical Development
Stands, holding on
Can get into sitting position
Sits without support
Pulls to stand
Crawls
Any deviation from this list may be alarming.
MRI scan brain findings in babies changes rapidly till 1 to 1.5 years of age because of brain development. As per the report there are some areas which are showing mild changes which can explain the delayed growth of your baby. At the same time normal brain development in children can take place few months later in some infants and in this context he may be right. But since doing complete brain function assessment is difficult in babies, its best to take a second opinion in another well known hospital in XXXXXXX or New XXXXXXX
The other tests are almost normal except that the blood hemoglobin is slightly below normal. This can be easily corrected by giving proper healthy and nutritious foods.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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