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Need Explanation On MRI Result Statement.

I had an MRI and the results said:"A few bilateral subtle subcortical white matter lesions in the frontparietal regions most consistent with very minimal early chronic ischemic change. My primary doctor did not discuss these findings with me, but as I re-read the results, it seems this is something I should be concerned about...yes?
Tue, 15 Apr 2014
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Hello
Thanks for writing to HCM

Few bilateral subtle subcortical white matter lesions in the frontparietal region may be due to many reasons.
It may be due to ischemic changes,demyelination etc.
White matter ischemic changes(decreased blood supply)typically involves small blood vessels.However demyelination,lyme disease,post traumatic changes should also be ruled out with follow up scan.
You need monitoring of conditions that leads to ischemic changes like hypertension,altered lipid profile,diabetes mellitus.
You need investigations like routine hemogram,RBS,LFT,RFT,Lipid profile,ultrasound of abdomen.
If there is any more physical problems then it should be treated.

Get well soon.
Hope i have answered your query.

Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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Need Explanation On MRI Result Statement.

Hello Thanks for writing to HCM Few bilateral subtle subcortical white matter lesions in the frontparietal region may be due to many reasons. It may be due to ischemic changes,demyelination etc. White matter ischemic changes(decreased blood supply)typically involves small blood vessels.However demyelination,lyme disease,post traumatic changes should also be ruled out with follow up scan. You need monitoring of conditions that leads to ischemic changes like hypertension,altered lipid profile,diabetes mellitus. You need investigations like routine hemogram,RBS,LFT,RFT,Lipid profile,ultrasound of abdomen. If there is any more physical problems then it should be treated. Get well soon. Hope i have answered your query. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan