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What Does The MRI Scan Report Indicate?

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Posted on Mon, 15 Dec 2014
Question: Several scattered small foci of increased signal intensity on T2 weighting are noted in the deep white matter,consistent with deep white matter ischaemia .i got this from MRI scan what that mean
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Probably small vessels disease of brain.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

From your MR description, I think there is focal ischemia from cerebral small vessels disease. Causes of it may be chronic elevated blood pressure, vasculitis, amyloid vessels disease etc. I suggest you to consult a Neurologist and discuss above mentioned possibilities and further testing in order to achieve a correct diagnosis.

Hope this helps. If you have further questions feel free to ask.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (10 hours later)
I got no high pressure and is that dangerous
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Depend of causing condition.

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for asking again. Is it dangerous or not, this has to be seen after correct diagnosis. There are conditions that may be serious, in the other hand there are conditions that need only periodic follow up. In my opinion you need and a cardiac status check up ( to exclude art this). Hope this helps.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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What Does The MRI Scan Report Indicate?

Brief Answer: Probably small vessels disease of brain. Detailed Answer: Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. From your MR description, I think there is focal ischemia from cerebral small vessels disease. Causes of it may be chronic elevated blood pressure, vasculitis, amyloid vessels disease etc. I suggest you to consult a Neurologist and discuss above mentioned possibilities and further testing in order to achieve a correct diagnosis. Hope this helps. If you have further questions feel free to ask.