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What Does My MRI Results Indicate?

HI MY NAME IS XXXX, I just got my results for my Mri findings read as follows-Presistent mild diffuse marrow signal heteregeneity. This has worsened in the interim with a diffusely nottled apperance now present throughout all of the visualizied osseous structure.No acute vertebral fracture . Schmorl s nodes are again seen at several of the vertebral endplates. what does this mean and do i need to be ovrly concerned? sc
Wed, 3 Dec 2014
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I read your query and I understand your concern.
The report describes chronic degenerative changes of the vertebral column. Since it used terms like "persistent" and "again" I suppose these changes have been noticed also in prior imaging tests you may have undergone and there has been mild progression.
These findings don't describe an immediately threatening condition, no reason to panic. However to judge how significant they are it would be useful to know your age and the reason the exam was required. If your age is advanced it could be as a result of the frequently encountered age related degenerative changes of the spine due to the wear and tear over the years.
Hope to have been of some help.
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What Does My MRI Results Indicate?

I read your query and I understand your concern. The report describes chronic degenerative changes of the vertebral column. Since it used terms like persistent and again I suppose these changes have been noticed also in prior imaging tests you may have undergone and there has been mild progression. These findings don t describe an immediately threatening condition, no reason to panic. However to judge how significant they are it would be useful to know your age and the reason the exam was required. If your age is advanced it could be as a result of the frequently encountered age related degenerative changes of the spine due to the wear and tear over the years. Hope to have been of some help.