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What Is Meaning Of Diffuse Hyperintense Signals In Periventricular Region?
Hello Doctor, I had to go through an MRI for my sister s kid born a week before. She is 3.5 kg. 2 days back she suffered kind of fix and doctor suggested a MRI. The report impressions list as below, please explain me what does that mean Diffuse hyperintense signals noticed in periventricular region Mild prominence of third and lateral ventricles seen. No evidence of neuronal migrational error noted.
Fri, 13 Nov 2015
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Diffuse hyperintense signals in periventricular region generally suggests ischemic changes.It may be related to perinatal hypoxia.It is important to know birth history.
However other causes may be demyelination etc.
She may need follow up MRI.It is important to see progression of lesions.
She may need conservative treatment for above findings.
Lateral and third ventricle are also mildly prominent.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Diffuse hyperintense signals in periventricular region generally suggests ischemic changes.It may be related to perinatal hypoxia.It is important to know birth history.
However other causes may be demyelination etc.
She may need follow up MRI.It is important to see progression of lesions.
She may need conservative treatment for above findings.
Lateral and third ventricle are also mildly prominent.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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