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What Does The Following MRI Scan Result Mean?

My MRI said I have "multiple small foci of high signal intensity on T2 weighted images scattered throughout the subcortical and deep white matter of the frontal and parietal lobes". What could be the cause? I am not sure how soon I will get in to see the neurologist.
Fri, 23 Oct 2015
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Hello

MRI findings suggests T2 hyper intensities in deep white matter and subcortical region of frontal and parietal region of brain.
These are generally due to due to microvascular chronic ischemic changes( due to compromised blood supply).These are generally due to involvement of small blood vessels.
It is generally due to condiotions like hypertension,diabetes mellitus,altered lipid profile etc.
So,you may need clinical correlation and screening for these conditions.
These are not very serious findings and it only need treatment of underlying cause.
You may need follow up MRI to exclude other causes like demyelination etc.
You should consult neurologist for proper evaluation.

Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Does The Following MRI Scan Result Mean?

Hello MRI findings suggests T2 hyper intensities in deep white matter and subcortical region of frontal and parietal region of brain. These are generally due to due to microvascular chronic ischemic changes( due to compromised blood supply).These are generally due to involvement of small blood vessels. It is generally due to condiotions like hypertension,diabetes mellitus,altered lipid profile etc. So,you may need clinical correlation and screening for these conditions. These are not very serious findings and it only need treatment of underlying cause. You may need follow up MRI to exclude other causes like demyelination etc. You should consult neurologist for proper evaluation. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan