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What Does "well Define T1 Isointense And T2 Heterogeneously Hyperintense" Mean?
Question: This is for my cousin sister who is suffering from severe back problem. When consulted a Doctor, her MR scan
MR study of the dorsal spine shows - well define T1 isointense and T2 heterogeneously hyperintense heterogeneously enhancing mass lesion in the right lateral aspect of intradural extramedullary compartment at D8 verterbral level extending into the right neural foramen causing mild widening of the foramen - Features likely representing neurogenic tumour (schwannoma).
MR study of the dorsal spine shows - well define T1 isointense and T2 heterogeneously hyperintense heterogeneously enhancing mass lesion in the right lateral aspect of intradural extramedullary compartment at D8 verterbral level extending into the right neural foramen causing mild widening of the foramen - Features likely representing neurogenic tumour (schwannoma).
Brief Answer:
A major surgery.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have seen all the reports attached. The MRI scan is suggestive of a spinal cord tumor and the tumor needs to be removed surgically to prevent the compression of spinal nerve roots and to find out the nature of the tumor.
It is a major surgery but not worrisome. In the hands of an expert surgeon there usually is no problem. In a normal patient like her the recovery is fast and she can lead an absolutely normal pain free life in 1-2 weeks. Mild damage to the nerve fibers can happen due to the trauma caused by the surgery but this also recovers gradually in 3-5 weeks. She need not worry at all and go ahead with the surgery as it is necessary to help her lead a normal pain free life.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
A major surgery.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have seen all the reports attached. The MRI scan is suggestive of a spinal cord tumor and the tumor needs to be removed surgically to prevent the compression of spinal nerve roots and to find out the nature of the tumor.
It is a major surgery but not worrisome. In the hands of an expert surgeon there usually is no problem. In a normal patient like her the recovery is fast and she can lead an absolutely normal pain free life in 1-2 weeks. Mild damage to the nerve fibers can happen due to the trauma caused by the surgery but this also recovers gradually in 3-5 weeks. She need not worry at all and go ahead with the surgery as it is necessary to help her lead a normal pain free life.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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