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What Does My Brain MRI Report Of Orbit With Contrast Indicate?
Question: One of my friend was having lot of eye problem so doctor suggest him to done a brain MRI of orbit with contrast. so in report it is mentioned (There is fluid distension of the optic nerve sheath, right > left with tortuosity of the sheaths.) can you please explain this in our layman approach
Brief Answer:
This indicates swelling of the optic nerve.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Health care magic
I am Dr Dadapeer k an ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye.
I reviewed your history.
It seems from the history that your friend has undergone MRI of brain and orbit which is showing fluid distension of the optic nerve sheath right more than left.
This indicates swelling of the optic nerve. This occurs in a condition called as papilledema.
This occurs because of raise in the pressure of intracranial cavity and this raised pressure is transmitted to the eyes via the optic nerve. This results in swelling of the optic nerve sheath. Optic nerve is the nerve which connects eyes to the brain.
This condition requires evaluation by neurologist, neurophthalmologist to find out the underlying cause and treatment to prevent complications like diminution of vision or loss of vision.
Hence I advice for immediate consultation with your doctor for further evaluation and treatment.
Hope I have answered your question and the information is helpful to you.
Do write back to me for further questions.
Thank you
This indicates swelling of the optic nerve.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Health care magic
I am Dr Dadapeer k an ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye.
I reviewed your history.
It seems from the history that your friend has undergone MRI of brain and orbit which is showing fluid distension of the optic nerve sheath right more than left.
This indicates swelling of the optic nerve. This occurs in a condition called as papilledema.
This occurs because of raise in the pressure of intracranial cavity and this raised pressure is transmitted to the eyes via the optic nerve. This results in swelling of the optic nerve sheath. Optic nerve is the nerve which connects eyes to the brain.
This condition requires evaluation by neurologist, neurophthalmologist to find out the underlying cause and treatment to prevent complications like diminution of vision or loss of vision.
Hence I advice for immediate consultation with your doctor for further evaluation and treatment.
Hope I have answered your question and the information is helpful to you.
Do write back to me for further questions.
Thank you
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