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Is It To Be Concerned About Neoplastic Process Which Was Diagnosed Through A MRI?
My MRI result/impression:
1. Right anterior frontal lobe encephalomalacia likely due to a previous hemorrhage. Presence of a non-specific,ill-defined plague like enhancement within malacic cavity noted. Presence of vascular malformation cannot be excluded. A neoplastic process is considered less likely. What does that mean? Are there any medication / treatment that will prevent me for having a seizure again?
1. Right anterior frontal lobe encephalomalacia likely due to a previous hemorrhage. Presence of a non-specific,ill-defined plague like enhancement within malacic cavity noted. Presence of vascular malformation cannot be excluded. A neoplastic process is considered less likely. What does that mean? Are there any medication / treatment that will prevent me for having a seizure again?
Mon, 9 Jun 2014
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You have degenerative changes due to a previous hemorrhage in the brain. With the degenerative changes (encephalomalacia) ill defined enhancement is noted. It should not be a neoplastic process as the neoplastic process usually involves the brain parenchyma or develops from coverings of brain parenchyma. The enhancing portion can be a vascular malformation as stated in the report and it requires treatment otherwise there are chances for rebleeding. The treatment includes surgical/medical management depending on size of malformation. You need to consult a neurosurgeon/interventional radiologist for treatment of the same. First they will do an angiogram to confirm the diagnosis and then manage accordingly. Adequate treatment (medical/surgical) should prevent you from having a seizure again.
Hope it sorts your problem and wishing you a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr. Pankaj Nagori
Specialist Radiologist
Thanks for choosing healthcaremagic.
You have degenerative changes due to a previous hemorrhage in the brain. With the degenerative changes (encephalomalacia) ill defined enhancement is noted. It should not be a neoplastic process as the neoplastic process usually involves the brain parenchyma or develops from coverings of brain parenchyma. The enhancing portion can be a vascular malformation as stated in the report and it requires treatment otherwise there are chances for rebleeding. The treatment includes surgical/medical management depending on size of malformation. You need to consult a neurosurgeon/interventional radiologist for treatment of the same. First they will do an angiogram to confirm the diagnosis and then manage accordingly. Adequate treatment (medical/surgical) should prevent you from having a seizure again.
Hope it sorts your problem and wishing you a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr. Pankaj Nagori
Specialist Radiologist
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