What Does Dark Spots On MRI Report Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 17 Apr 2015

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Question : I have a dark spot on my MRI that concerns me. It shows on multiple images and it's above my crack (for lack of a better work)
I can't wait for the results! Can you tell me what it could be?

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please upload more images in axial and sagital sections.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

It is difficult to comment upon on this coronal image.
Please upload more images in axial and sagital sections.Try to upload different sequences for better interpretation.

Waiting for your response.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (25 minutes later)

Please see attached pdf. It contains all the images.

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Findings suggests mild degenerative changes in lumbo-sacral spine.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Sorry for replying late.

Findings suggests mild degenerative changes in lumbo-sacral spine.There is loss of water from inter vertebral disc at L4-5 level.Ligamentum flavum is also mildly hypertrophied.
This is no disc prolapse,neural foramen and nerve roots are also normal.

Findings are bit early in your case but this is a manageable condition.
You have mild findings and it can be managed by physiotherapy,medicines and posture correction.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj