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MRI For 16 Year Old Done. Findings?

I received an MRI for my 16 year old son who has experienced a cognitive decline. He has central and obstructive sleep apnea and sleeps 15 hours most days. The MRI says "at the left superior frontal gyrus, there is an area of hyperintense T2/FLAIR signal invloving the cortex and subcortical white matter. There is mild associated volume loss and thinning of the cortex.
Mon, 21 Oct 2013
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Radiologist,  's  Response
Hi there,

Findings in mri points out to a chronic ishemic change and atrophy to a particular part of the brain. Frontal lobe is responsible for cognitive functions and memory. Other motor functions are also integrated in the cortex of the frontal lobe. So with atrophic changes of this part would manifest the things your son is experiencing. Follow up mri after a year or so would deternine the stability of this brain changes. Further atrophy of the brain greatly affects the patients capacity. Feel free to follow up regarding your childs health outcomes.

Thank you,

Dr.eric
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Radiologist,  Dr. Indu Kumar's  Response
Hello
Thanks for writing to HCM

Your report suggests that
There is T2 /FLAIR hyper intensity in mentioned part of brain. It may be due to ischemic changes.So,causes of ischemia should be investigated.
There is also mild volume loss with thinning of cortex, it indicates cerebral cortical atrohy.Due to loss of volume,gyri and sulci of brain becomes prominent.
You should consult psychiatrist for his problem. You may also seek neurologist's opinion.
Get well soon.

Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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MRI For 16 Year Old Done. Findings?

Hi there, Findings in mri points out to a chronic ishemic change and atrophy to a particular part of the brain. Frontal lobe is responsible for cognitive functions and memory. Other motor functions are also integrated in the cortex of the frontal lobe. So with atrophic changes of this part would manifest the things your son is experiencing. Follow up mri after a year or so would deternine the stability of this brain changes. Further atrophy of the brain greatly affects the patients capacity. Feel free to follow up regarding your childs health outcomes. Thank you, Dr.eric