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What Does the following brain MRI Indicate? 

Hi I got my report of Mri Brain w/o 48 years old,
The impression : Minimal Periventricular Ischemia ,,,,,Mucous retention cysts in both maxillary and possibly left sphenoid sinuses,,,,Hypertrophied inferior nasal tubinates

Please can you tell me, what does that all mean?
posted on Wed, 20 May 2015
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Hello, thanks for writing to HCM.
Ischemia means reduced/loss of blood supply, in this case the very small blood vessels supplying the deep white matter around the ventricles is affected. These changes are commonly seen on an MRI, related to aging and hypertension commonly.
Many patients are asymptomatic with these changes, while some have minor symptoms.
I do not have any details about your medical history, hence cannot opine further about the management.
The mucous retention cysts in the sinuses occur due to blockage of the ducts draining the sinus leading to buildup of secretions and cyst formation.
Hyeprtrophied turbinates are increased size of the tiny bones along the wall of the nose. Both signal to a chronic process of nasal allergies/ sinusitis - causing nasal obstruction.

Hope I have answered your question.
Do write in again if you have any more doubts.
Take care.
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What Does the following brain MRI Indicate? 

Hello, thanks for writing to HCM. Ischemia means reduced/loss of blood supply, in this case the very small blood vessels supplying the deep white matter around the ventricles is affected. These changes are commonly seen on an MRI, related to aging and hypertension commonly. Many patients are asymptomatic with these changes, while some have minor symptoms. I do not have any details about your medical history, hence cannot opine further about the management. The mucous retention cysts in the sinuses occur due to blockage of the ducts draining the sinus leading to buildup of secretions and cyst formation. Hyeprtrophied turbinates are increased size of the tiny bones along the wall of the nose. Both signal to a chronic process of nasal allergies/ sinusitis - causing nasal obstruction. Hope I have answered your question. Do write in again if you have any more doubts. Take care.