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Question: I am an 86 year old male MRI results show moderate global parenchymal volume loss with an exvacuo dilation of the ventricles. Prominence of the sylvan fissures bilaterally with mild sulcal crowding near the vertex.
Faint smooth pachymeningeal thickening , which may be seen in intracranial hypotension or recent dural punction. I have symptoms of a CSF leak. What does this mean ?
Faint smooth pachymeningeal thickening , which may be seen in intracranial hypotension or recent dural punction. I have symptoms of a CSF leak. What does this mean ?
I am an 86 year old male MRI results show moderate global parenchymal volume loss with an exvacuo dilation of the ventricles. Prominence of the sylvan fissures bilaterally with mild sulcal crowding near the vertex.
Faint smooth pachymeningeal thickening , which may be seen in intracranial hypotension or recent dural punction. I have symptoms of a CSF leak. What does this mean ?
Faint smooth pachymeningeal thickening , which may be seen in intracranial hypotension or recent dural punction. I have symptoms of a CSF leak. What does this mean ?
Brief Answer:
MRI explained as below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I already reviewed the reports.
The volume loss of brain is related to brain atrophy which is caused by the loss of the neurons.
Brain atrophy can be caused by disease such as Alzheimer or stroke and should be evaluated by a neurologist.
The condition of CSF leak is usually a medical emergency which needs immediate attention.
So, I suggest to see a neurologist as soon as possible.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
MRI explained as below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I already reviewed the reports.
The volume loss of brain is related to brain atrophy which is caused by the loss of the neurons.
Brain atrophy can be caused by disease such as Alzheimer or stroke and should be evaluated by a neurologist.
The condition of CSF leak is usually a medical emergency which needs immediate attention.
So, I suggest to see a neurologist as soon as possible.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Brief Answer:
MRI explained as below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I already reviewed the reports.
The volume loss of brain is related to brain atrophy which is caused by the loss of the neurons.
Brain atrophy can be caused by disease such as Alzheimer or stroke and should be evaluated by a neurologist.
The condition of CSF leak is usually a medical emergency which needs immediate attention.
So, I suggest to see a neurologist as soon as possible.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
MRI explained as below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I already reviewed the reports.
The volume loss of brain is related to brain atrophy which is caused by the loss of the neurons.
Brain atrophy can be caused by disease such as Alzheimer or stroke and should be evaluated by a neurologist.
The condition of CSF leak is usually a medical emergency which needs immediate attention.
So, I suggest to see a neurologist as soon as possible.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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