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What Does My CT Scan Test Report Indicate?
Question: Hi,
In 2013 I had a CT scan (age 65 yr) showing 'moderate involution'
I underwent testing for possible dementia in 2014.
The report listed tests including WAIS -IV,RBAN,BIRT etc.
The early portion reports Social Background:
'...on-going marital issues....living separately an arrangement that was anticipated to follow Mr YYYY's retirement. Therefore alongside loss of occupation , he also lost a valued
relationship at the same time'
"Attention and Information Processing:
.. coding from RBANS =borderine and similar tasks from BIRT and WAIS IV=low average...
... comparatively faster on a more difficult version which I am inclined to take as the more reliable index of his underlying ability."
Memory:
Verbal: "immediate verbal recall..high average...after a delay ..average range recall"
Visual: "average range"
"on balance memory function within expectations"
Summary:
Overall neuropsych assessment has not uncovered any objective areas of deficit.
Processing speed below expectation ..depressed mood may be having adverse impact.
Can you advise me please about the significance of 'moderate involution cerebral and cerebellar involution'
In 2013 I had a CT scan (age 65 yr) showing 'moderate involution'
I underwent testing for possible dementia in 2014.
The report listed tests including WAIS -IV,RBAN,BIRT etc.
The early portion reports Social Background:
'...on-going marital issues....living separately an arrangement that was anticipated to follow Mr YYYY's retirement. Therefore alongside loss of occupation , he also lost a valued
relationship at the same time'
"Attention and Information Processing:
.. coding from RBANS =borderine and similar tasks from BIRT and WAIS IV=low average...
... comparatively faster on a more difficult version which I am inclined to take as the more reliable index of his underlying ability."
Memory:
Verbal: "immediate verbal recall..high average...after a delay ..average range recall"
Visual: "average range"
"on balance memory function within expectations"
Summary:
Overall neuropsych assessment has not uncovered any objective areas of deficit.
Processing speed below expectation ..depressed mood may be having adverse impact.
Can you advise me please about the significance of 'moderate involution cerebral and cerebellar involution'
Brief Answer:
There is nothing wrong in investigations, no dementia.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Welcome to HCM.
It is a wise decision to ask your health related query here.
I understand you concern. It is good that you are so concerned for your health.
For diagnosis of dementia memory should be significantly affected in all fields. But in your case it is not so.
Mild involution of brain is natural and age related.
One more thing, due to recent change in life events and relationship issues there may be depressive symptoms for which you should be evaluated.
There is nothing wrong in investigations, no dementia.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Welcome to HCM.
It is a wise decision to ask your health related query here.
I understand you concern. It is good that you are so concerned for your health.
For diagnosis of dementia memory should be significantly affected in all fields. But in your case it is not so.
Mild involution of brain is natural and age related.
One more thing, due to recent change in life events and relationship issues there may be depressive symptoms for which you should be evaluated.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thank you, Dr XXXXXXX Sinnha. My wife ("on-going marital issues") caused pre-sciatica in my spine following my doing 35 sq metres paving in 2011. I have separated following her refusing therapy.She has repeatedly sent me to the doctor since I retired (2011) with her assessment of my character change etc.
In Leeds I was assessed initially in the presence of my wife and her sister and Dr Ostler. They described "on-going marital difficulty" and absence of dementia.
As we were together for the 4 months leading up to our daughter's wedding
my XXXXXXX persuaded the Tameside GP of my 'distressing symptoms'.
Dr J. Palle advised me that 'moderate involution was definitely significant'; he later said 'he could see dementia in my head' ! That's my life. Do not reply
I do not need you to answer again
In Leeds I was assessed initially in the presence of my wife and her sister and Dr Ostler. They described "on-going marital difficulty" and absence of dementia.
As we were together for the 4 months leading up to our daughter's wedding
my XXXXXXX persuaded the Tameside GP of my 'distressing symptoms'.
Dr J. Palle advised me that 'moderate involution was definitely significant'; he later said 'he could see dementia in my head' ! That's my life. Do not reply
I do not need you to answer again
Brief Answer:
Take care
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for follow up.
I wish you a better health.
If no more query, you may close and rate it.
Take care
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for follow up.
I wish you a better health.
If no more query, you may close and rate it.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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