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Could Someone Please Interpret Carotid Canal And Jugular Foramen Are Within Normal Limits?

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Question : Hi. Could someone please interpret the following please?

Skull Base: The carotid canal and jugular foramen are within normal limits. There is partial opacification of a right anterior ethmoid air cell and inferior recess of the right frontal sinus. Mucosal thickening is present along the inferior recess of the left frontal sinus. The anterior clinoid processes are pneumatized bilaterally.
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Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (14 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Minor changes, some anatomical variants.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

1. From the attached report, there are mild changes due to rhinitis/ frontal and ethmoid sinusitis. the rest are anatomical variants that are commonly seen. A VP Shunt is seen.

2. It will be helpful if you upload or share the CT Scan images for an accurate opinion.

3. Please state which symptoms are currently being investigated/ treated.

4. Then we can discuss the treatment options in detail.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards.
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Could Someone Please Interpret Carotid Canal And Jugular Foramen Are Within Normal Limits?

Brief Answer: Minor changes, some anatomical variants. Detailed Answer: Hi, 1. From the attached report, there are mild changes due to rhinitis/ frontal and ethmoid sinusitis. the rest are anatomical variants that are commonly seen. A VP Shunt is seen. 2. It will be helpful if you upload or share the CT Scan images for an accurate opinion. 3. Please state which symptoms are currently being investigated/ treated. 4. Then we can discuss the treatment options in detail. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards.