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What Does This MRI Report Indicate?

I had an MRI and the Impression is as follows: Signal alteration along the rightward aspect of the T10 vertebral body which has corresponding hypointense T1 signal. Differential includes a lipid poor hemangioma and/or degenerative changes. Given its relatively well demarcated margin on coronal scout imaging, this does not appear to reflect a acute fracture/contusion. 3 month follow-up recommended. Additional signal alterations of T11-T12 consistant with more typical appearing hemangiomas. Multilevel hypertrophic thoracolumbar spondylotic changes with posterior disc osteophyte resulting in minor multilevel spinal stenosis most notable at T4-T5, T5-T6, T6-T7 and T7-T8. No Listhesis. Can you please tell me what this means?
Tue, 31 Jul 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Hemangioma in vertebral bodies are "incidental" findings on MRI, most often, they do not cause any problems. A repeat MRI should be done after 3-6 months to see if their sizes are increasing.
In addition, there are degenerative changes due to ageing, and it requires back extension exercises and physiotherapy.

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What Does This MRI Report Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Hemangioma in vertebral bodies are incidental findings on MRI, most often, they do not cause any problems. A repeat MRI should be done after 3-6 months to see if their sizes are increasing. In addition, there are degenerative changes due to ageing, and it requires back extension exercises and physiotherapy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.