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Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc XyzA. Divlmn / F / 58 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzah.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Cervical Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE:
C/O neckpain with radiating pain and weakness of the RUE since 2 years.
H/O right mastectomy. Received 6 cycles of chemotherapy.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the cervical spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
4 mm thick T1 Weighted and STIR coronal images.
OBSERVATION :
Enlarged supra clavicular lymphnodes are visualized along the course of the brachial plexus on the right side (scans 106.18 to 20, 109.16 to 109.19). Note is also made of enlarged deep cervical lymph nodes.
Suspicious thickening of the right C6, C7 and C8 nerve roots is visualized (scans 106.15, 106.18, 109.20).
Multiple lesions are seen in the lung fields bilaterally of varying size and would represent metastasis in the given clinical setting.
An intermediate signal intensity lesion on the T1 Weighted images is seen in the region of the right axilla (scans 106.21-23) may represent local recurrence/metastasis.
Small posterior disc bulges are seen at the C3-C4 and C4-C5 levels.
The cervical and upper dorsal intervertebral discs show loss of water content.
The cervical vertebral bodies show fatty changes suggestive of osteoporosis. The joints of Luschka and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The cervical spinal cord shows normal signal intensity.
The atlanto-axial region and the cervico-medullary junction are unremarkable.
IMPRESSION :
1. Enlarged deep cervical lymph nodes and enlarged supra clavicular lymphnodes along the course of the brachial plexus on the right side may represent metastasis in the given clinical setting.
2. Multiple metastasis in both lung fields.
3. No significant abnormality is seen in the cervical spine.
Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc XyzA. Divlmn / F / 58 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzah.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Cervical Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE:
C/O neckpain with radiating pain and weakness of the RUE since 2 years.
H/O right mastectomy. Received 6 cycles of chemotherapy.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the cervical spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
4 mm thick T1 Weighted and STIR coronal images.
OBSERVATION :
Enlarged supra clavicular lymphnodes are visualized along the course of the brachial plexus on the right side (scans 106.18 to 20, 109.16 to 109.19). Note is also made of enlarged deep cervical lymph nodes.
Suspicious thickening of the right C6, C7 and C8 nerve roots is visualized (scans 106.15, 106.18, 109.20).
Multiple lesions are seen in the lung fields bilaterally of varying size and would represent metastasis in the given clinical setting.
An intermediate signal intensity lesion on the T1 Weighted images is seen in the region of the right axilla (scans 106.21-23) may represent local recurrence/metastasis.
Small posterior disc bulges are seen at the C3-C4 and C4-C5 levels.
The cervical and upper dorsal intervertebral discs show loss of water content.
The cervical vertebral bodies show fatty changes suggestive of osteoporosis. The joints of Luschka and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The cervical spinal cord shows normal signal intensity.
The atlanto-axial region and the cervico-medullary junction are unremarkable.
IMPRESSION :
1. Enlarged deep cervical lymph nodes and enlarged supra clavicular lymphnodes along the course of the brachial plexus on the right side may represent metastasis in the given clinical setting.
2. Multiple metastasis in both lung fields.
3. No significant abnormality is seen in the cervical spine.
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Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzakant N. Ghadlmn / M / 73 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzah / Dr. Abc XyzBR> Examination : M.R.I. of the Brain.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O memory lapses since 1 1/2 years.
C/O retention of urine since 2-3 days.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the brain was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted, proton and T2 Weighted axial images.
5 mm thick FLAIR and FAST SCAN (T2 *) coronal images.
FEW IMAGES SHOW PATIENT MOTION.
OBSERVATION :
There are hyperintense areas on the proton, T2 Weighted and FLAIR images in the periventricular deep white matter, bilateral fronto-parietal deep white matter and thalami. These are hypointense to the white matter on the T1 Weighted images and are suggestive of areas of ischemia/infarction.
Lacunar infarcts which are hyperintense to CSF on all the pulse sequences are seen in the left corona radiata, pons and bilateral thalami and lentiform nuclei.
There is moderate dilatation of both the lateral and the third ventricles. The fourth ventricle is normal. There is prominence of the cortical sulcal spaces in the fronto-parietal and temporal regions, cerebellar folia and the basal cisternal spaces bilaterally. There is no shift of the midline structures. No obvious vascular anomaly is identified on this study.
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Incidental note is made of right maxillary sinusitis and inflammatory changes in the right mastoid air cells.
Both eyes are aphakik.
IMPRESSION :
1. Altered signal in the periventricular deep white matter, bilateral fronto-parietal deep white matter and thalami suggestive of areas of ischemia/infarction.
2. Lacunar infarcts in the left cerebral hemisphere, pons and bilateral thalami and lentiform nuclei.
3. Cerebral and cerebellar atrophy, more marked in both the temporal lobes.
Alzeihmers disease should be ruled out.
Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzakant N. Ghadlmn / M / 73 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzah / Dr. Abc XyzBR> Examination : M.R.I. of the Brain.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O memory lapses since 1 1/2 years.
C/O retention of urine since 2-3 days.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the brain was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted, proton and T2 Weighted axial images.
5 mm thick FLAIR and FAST SCAN (T2 *) coronal images.
FEW IMAGES SHOW PATIENT MOTION.
OBSERVATION :
There are hyperintense areas on the proton, T2 Weighted and FLAIR images in the periventricular deep white matter, bilateral fronto-parietal deep white matter and thalami. These are hypointense to the white matter on the T1 Weighted images and are suggestive of areas of ischemia/infarction.
Lacunar infarcts which are hyperintense to CSF on all the pulse sequences are seen in the left corona radiata, pons and bilateral thalami and lentiform nuclei.
There is moderate dilatation of both the lateral and the third ventricles. The fourth ventricle is normal. There is prominence of the cortical sulcal spaces in the fronto-parietal and temporal regions, cerebellar folia and the basal cisternal spaces bilaterally. There is no shift of the midline structures. No obvious vascular anomaly is identified on this study.
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Incidental note is made of right maxillary sinusitis and inflammatory changes in the right mastoid air cells.
Both eyes are aphakik.
IMPRESSION :
1. Altered signal in the periventricular deep white matter, bilateral fronto-parietal deep white matter and thalami suggestive of areas of ischemia/infarction.
2. Lacunar infarcts in the left cerebral hemisphere, pons and bilateral thalami and lentiform nuclei.
3. Cerebral and cerebellar atrophy, more marked in both the temporal lobes.
Alzeihmers disease should be ruled out.
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Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzra Tilmn / M / 30 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzidya.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Lumbo-sacral Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O backache radiating to the LLE with tingling since 1 year.
H/O I & D done for abscess over the left gluteal region 6 months back with sinus discharge since then. On AKT since 3 months.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the lumbo-sacral spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
7 mm thick T1 Weighted sagittal images.
6 mm thick T1 Weighted and STIR coronal images.
7 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
Areas of hypointensity on the T1 Weighted images which turn heterogeneously hyperintense on the T2 Weighted images are seen to involve the S1 to S4 vertebral bodies. There is extension of this pathologic process into the prevertebral soft tissues in the sacral region. This lesion is hypointense with a hyperintense rim on the T1 Weighted images and turn hyperintense with a hypointense rim on the T2 Weighted images images and most likely represents an abscess. Also seen is extension into the left puriformis and left gluteal muscles and into the right iliacus muscle.
The L5-S1 intervertebral disc is involved as is the L5 vertebral body.
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Hypointense areas on the T1 Weighted images which turn heterogeneously hyperintense on the T2 Weighted images are seen to involve the D11, D12, L1, L3 and L4 vertebral bodies. Also seen is extension into the left paravertebral soft tissues over the L3-L4 to L5-S1 level.
IMPRESSION :
The MRI features are suggestive of a pathologic process involving the sacrum and dorso-lumbar vertebrae with soft tissue extensions as described. This most likely represents an infective process like tuberculous (less likely to be a neoplastic prcess).
Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzra Tilmn / M / 30 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzidya.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Lumbo-sacral Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O backache radiating to the LLE with tingling since 1 year.
H/O I & D done for abscess over the left gluteal region 6 months back with sinus discharge since then. On AKT since 3 months.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the lumbo-sacral spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
7 mm thick T1 Weighted sagittal images.
6 mm thick T1 Weighted and STIR coronal images.
7 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
Areas of hypointensity on the T1 Weighted images which turn heterogeneously hyperintense on the T2 Weighted images are seen to involve the S1 to S4 vertebral bodies. There is extension of this pathologic process into the prevertebral soft tissues in the sacral region. This lesion is hypointense with a hyperintense rim on the T1 Weighted images and turn hyperintense with a hypointense rim on the T2 Weighted images images and most likely represents an abscess. Also seen is extension into the left puriformis and left gluteal muscles and into the right iliacus muscle.
The L5-S1 intervertebral disc is involved as is the L5 vertebral body.
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Hypointense areas on the T1 Weighted images which turn heterogeneously hyperintense on the T2 Weighted images are seen to involve the D11, D12, L1, L3 and L4 vertebral bodies. Also seen is extension into the left paravertebral soft tissues over the L3-L4 to L5-S1 level.
IMPRESSION :
The MRI features are suggestive of a pathologic process involving the sacrum and dorso-lumbar vertebrae with soft tissue extensions as described. This most likely represents an infective process like tuberculous (less likely to be a neoplastic prcess).
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Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzsh Dandlmn / M / 12 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyznkharia.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Lumbo-sacral Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O neurogenic bladder.
To r/o spinal dysraphism.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the lumbo-sacral spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
The lumbar vertebral bodies and the intervertebral discs reveal normal signal intensity. The facet joints and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The conus medullaris terminates at the L1 level and the thecal sac terminates at the S2 level.
There is evidence of moderate hydronephrosis bilaterally.
IMPRESSION :
Moderate hydronephrosis, bilaterally. There is no evidence of tethering of the spinal cord on this study.
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzsh Dandlmn / M / 12 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyznkharia.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Lumbo-sacral Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O neurogenic bladder.
To r/o spinal dysraphism.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the lumbo-sacral spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
The lumbar vertebral bodies and the intervertebral discs reveal normal signal intensity. The facet joints and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The conus medullaris terminates at the L1 level and the thecal sac terminates at the S2 level.
There is evidence of moderate hydronephrosis bilaterally.
IMPRESSION :
Moderate hydronephrosis, bilaterally. There is no evidence of tethering of the spinal cord on this study.
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Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzakant Blmn / M / 58 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzhta.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Cervical Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE:
C/O neck pain radiating to LUE and both shoulder (occasionally) since 5-6 months.
H/O injury to neck in 0000.
Known hypertensive. On Rx.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the cervical spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and Fast Scan (T2 *) axial images.
OBSERVATION :
There is loss of water content of the cervical intervertebral discs and loss of normal cervical lordosis.
There is evidence of continuous ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament over C3-C4 disc level to the C6-C7 disc level.
Small postero-central disc herniations with posterior peridiscal osteophytes are noted at the C3-C4, C4-C5, C5-C5 and C6-C7 levels indenting the anterior dural theca at these levels.
Slight degenerative changes of the joints of Luschka is noted at the C5-C6 level bilaterally.
Type II degenerative marrow changes are noted adjacent to the C6-C7 intervertebral disc.
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The rest of the cervical vertebral bodies show normal signal intensity. The rest of the joints of Luschka and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The cervical spinal cord shows normal signal intensity.
The atlanto-axial region and the cervico-medullary junction are unremarkable.
IMPRESSION :
1. Continuous ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament over C3-C4 disc level to the C6-C7 disc level.
2. Small postero-central disc herniations with posterior peridiscal osteophytes at the C3-C4, C4-C5, C5-C6 and C6-C7 levels.
3. Slight degenerative changes of the joints of Luschka at the C5-C6 level bilaterally.
Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzakant Blmn / M / 58 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzhta.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Cervical Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE:
C/O neck pain radiating to LUE and both shoulder (occasionally) since 5-6 months.
H/O injury to neck in 0000.
Known hypertensive. On Rx.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the cervical spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and Fast Scan (T2 *) axial images.
OBSERVATION :
There is loss of water content of the cervical intervertebral discs and loss of normal cervical lordosis.
There is evidence of continuous ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament over C3-C4 disc level to the C6-C7 disc level.
Small postero-central disc herniations with posterior peridiscal osteophytes are noted at the C3-C4, C4-C5, C5-C5 and C6-C7 levels indenting the anterior dural theca at these levels.
Slight degenerative changes of the joints of Luschka is noted at the C5-C6 level bilaterally.
Type II degenerative marrow changes are noted adjacent to the C6-C7 intervertebral disc.
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The rest of the cervical vertebral bodies show normal signal intensity. The rest of the joints of Luschka and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The cervical spinal cord shows normal signal intensity.
The atlanto-axial region and the cervico-medullary junction are unremarkable.
IMPRESSION :
1. Continuous ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament over C3-C4 disc level to the C6-C7 disc level.
2. Small postero-central disc herniations with posterior peridiscal osteophytes at the C3-C4, C4-C5, C5-C6 and C6-C7 levels.
3. Slight degenerative changes of the joints of Luschka at the C5-C6 level bilaterally.
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Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzash Dlmn / M / 34 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzosle.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Lumbo-sacral Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O backache radiating to the RLE since 1 month.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the lumbo-sacral spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
There is loss of water content of the L3-L4 and L4-L5 intervertebral discs.
There is a fairly large, right paracentral extruded disc at the L4-L5 level with thecal sac compression. Slight inferior migration of the disc fragment is noted indenting the traversing right L5 nerve root.
Focal fatty marrow changes are noted along the antero-superior margin of the L4 vertebral body with an anterior disc herniation
at that level.
The rest of the lumbar vertebral bodies and the remaining intervertebral discs reveal normal signal intensity. The facet joints and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The conus medullaris terminates at the L1 level and the thecal sac terminates at the S2 level.
The antero-posterior dimensions of the lumbar canal at the level of the intervertebral discs are as follows :
17.0 mm at L1-L2
16.0 mm at L2-L3
17.0 mm at L3-L4
8.0 mm at L4-L5
11.0 mm at L5-S1.
Screening T2 Weighted sagittal images of the dorsal spine do not reveal significant feature of note.
IMPRESSION :
A fairly large, right paracentral extruded disc at the L4-L5 level with slight inferior migration of the disc fragment indenting the traversing right L5 nerve root.
Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzash Dlmn / M / 34 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzosle.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Lumbo-sacral Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O backache radiating to the RLE since 1 month.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the lumbo-sacral spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
There is loss of water content of the L3-L4 and L4-L5 intervertebral discs.
There is a fairly large, right paracentral extruded disc at the L4-L5 level with thecal sac compression. Slight inferior migration of the disc fragment is noted indenting the traversing right L5 nerve root.
Focal fatty marrow changes are noted along the antero-superior margin of the L4 vertebral body with an anterior disc herniation
at that level.
The rest of the lumbar vertebral bodies and the remaining intervertebral discs reveal normal signal intensity. The facet joints and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The conus medullaris terminates at the L1 level and the thecal sac terminates at the S2 level.
The antero-posterior dimensions of the lumbar canal at the level of the intervertebral discs are as follows :
17.0 mm at L1-L2
16.0 mm at L2-L3
17.0 mm at L3-L4
8.0 mm at L4-L5
11.0 mm at L5-S1.
Screening T2 Weighted sagittal images of the dorsal spine do not reveal significant feature of note.
IMPRESSION :
A fairly large, right paracentral extruded disc at the L4-L5 level with slight inferior migration of the disc fragment indenting the traversing right L5 nerve root.
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Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzben C. lmn / F / 60 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzah.
Examination : Intracranial and Neck M.R.A.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O single episode of seizure on 00.00.00.
Now C/O heaviness of head and giddiness.
EXAMINATION :
The brain was screened with 5 mm thick T2 Weighted axial images.
Intracranial and neck MRA were performed with 3D TOF and 2D TOF sequences, respectively.
OBSERVATION :
There is an ill-defined, hyperintense signal on the T2 Weighted images in the subcortical white matter in the left high fronto-parietal region. This most likely represents an ischemic lesion. Similar, subtle signal intensity change is noted in the right centrum semiovale.
Both the lateral, third and the fourth ventricles are normal. The basal cisternal spaces are unremarkable. There is no shift of the midline structures.
Inflammatory changes are noted in the right maxillary antrum.
INTRACRANIAL MRA :
There is hypoplasia of the A1 segment of the right anterior cerebral artery.
The petrous, cavernous and supraclinoid segments of the internal carotid arteries bilaterally show normal signal and calibre. The visualized left anterior cerebral, middle cerebral, basilar, vertebral and posterior cerebral arteries also show normal signal, calibre and wall margins. No obvious aneurysm or vascular malformation is identified.
NECK MRA :
Slight motion artifacts are noted in some places.
The common carotid arteries and their extracranial branches appear normal bilaterally. There are no vessel wall irregularities or stenosis of the vessels noted.
IMPRESSION :
1. Altered signal in the subcortical white matter in the left high fronto-parietal region and in the right centrum semiovale most likely represents ischemic lesions.
2. No significant abnormality is detected on the intracranial and neck MRA on this study.
Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzben C. lmn / F / 60 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzah.
Examination : Intracranial and Neck M.R.A.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O single episode of seizure on 00.00.00.
Now C/O heaviness of head and giddiness.
EXAMINATION :
The brain was screened with 5 mm thick T2 Weighted axial images.
Intracranial and neck MRA were performed with 3D TOF and 2D TOF sequences, respectively.
OBSERVATION :
There is an ill-defined, hyperintense signal on the T2 Weighted images in the subcortical white matter in the left high fronto-parietal region. This most likely represents an ischemic lesion. Similar, subtle signal intensity change is noted in the right centrum semiovale.
Both the lateral, third and the fourth ventricles are normal. The basal cisternal spaces are unremarkable. There is no shift of the midline structures.
Inflammatory changes are noted in the right maxillary antrum.
INTRACRANIAL MRA :
There is hypoplasia of the A1 segment of the right anterior cerebral artery.
The petrous, cavernous and supraclinoid segments of the internal carotid arteries bilaterally show normal signal and calibre. The visualized left anterior cerebral, middle cerebral, basilar, vertebral and posterior cerebral arteries also show normal signal, calibre and wall margins. No obvious aneurysm or vascular malformation is identified.
NECK MRA :
Slight motion artifacts are noted in some places.
The common carotid arteries and their extracranial branches appear normal bilaterally. There are no vessel wall irregularities or stenosis of the vessels noted.
IMPRESSION :
1. Altered signal in the subcortical white matter in the left high fronto-parietal region and in the right centrum semiovale most likely represents ischemic lesions.
2. No significant abnormality is detected on the intracranial and neck MRA on this study.
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Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyz. Brlmn / F / 58 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzngsarkar.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Lumbo-sacral Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O backache radiating to BLE (left more than right) since 1 month.
H/O fall.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the lumbo-sacral spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
There is slight central wedging of the L2 vertebral body. The L2 vertebral body shows an ill-defined, hypointense signal on the T1 Weighted images which appears hyperintense on the T2 Weighted images. The L2-L3 disc also appears slightly more hyperintense on the T2 Weighted images. Subtle hyperintense signal is seen in the L3 vertebral body.
Left and right far lateral disc protrusion is noted at the L5-S1 level.
A posterior disc bulge is seen at the L4-L5 level with slight right neural foraminal narrowing and minimal indentation on the extraforaminal segment of the right L4 nerve root.
A minimal posterior disc bulge is noted at the L3-L4 level. A small right far lateral disc bulge is seen at the L3-L4 level with indentation upon the extraforaminal portion of the right L3 nerve root.
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The rest of the visualized lumbar vertebral bodies show fatty marrow changes suggesting osteoporosis. Slight anterior wedging of the L1 vertebral body is noted. The remaining lumbar intervertebral discs show loss of water content.
Schmorls nodes are noted in the lumbar region.
The facet joints and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The conus medullaris terminates at the D12-L1 level and the thecal sac terminates at the S1 level.
The antero-posterior dimensions of the lumbar canal at the level of the intervertebral discs are as follows :
16.0 mm at L1-L2
16.0 mm at L2-L3
15.0 mm at L3-L4
15.0 mm at L4-L5
15.0 mm at L5-S1.
IMPRESSION :
1. Central wedging of the L2 vertebral body with altered signal most likely represents wedged fracture with bone bruise, in the given clinical setting. Altered signal in the L1-L2 disc may represent discal edema.
2. Bone bruise/edema in the L3 vertebra.
3. Fatty marrow changes in the rest of the visualized lumbar vertebrae may suggest osteoporotic changes.
4. Left and right far lateral disc protrusion at the L5-S1 level.
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5. A posterior disc bulge at the L4-L5 level with slight right neural foraminal narrowing and minimal indentation on the extraforaminal segment of the right L4 nerve root.
6. A posterior and right far lateral disc bulge at the L3-L4 level with indentation upon the extraforaminal portion of the right L3 nerve root.
Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyz. Brlmn / F / 58 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzngsarkar.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Lumbo-sacral Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O backache radiating to BLE (left more than right) since 1 month.
H/O fall.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the lumbo-sacral spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
There is slight central wedging of the L2 vertebral body. The L2 vertebral body shows an ill-defined, hypointense signal on the T1 Weighted images which appears hyperintense on the T2 Weighted images. The L2-L3 disc also appears slightly more hyperintense on the T2 Weighted images. Subtle hyperintense signal is seen in the L3 vertebral body.
Left and right far lateral disc protrusion is noted at the L5-S1 level.
A posterior disc bulge is seen at the L4-L5 level with slight right neural foraminal narrowing and minimal indentation on the extraforaminal segment of the right L4 nerve root.
A minimal posterior disc bulge is noted at the L3-L4 level. A small right far lateral disc bulge is seen at the L3-L4 level with indentation upon the extraforaminal portion of the right L3 nerve root.
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The rest of the visualized lumbar vertebral bodies show fatty marrow changes suggesting osteoporosis. Slight anterior wedging of the L1 vertebral body is noted. The remaining lumbar intervertebral discs show loss of water content.
Schmorls nodes are noted in the lumbar region.
The facet joints and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The conus medullaris terminates at the D12-L1 level and the thecal sac terminates at the S1 level.
The antero-posterior dimensions of the lumbar canal at the level of the intervertebral discs are as follows :
16.0 mm at L1-L2
16.0 mm at L2-L3
15.0 mm at L3-L4
15.0 mm at L4-L5
15.0 mm at L5-S1.
IMPRESSION :
1. Central wedging of the L2 vertebral body with altered signal most likely represents wedged fracture with bone bruise, in the given clinical setting. Altered signal in the L1-L2 disc may represent discal edema.
2. Bone bruise/edema in the L3 vertebra.
3. Fatty marrow changes in the rest of the visualized lumbar vertebrae may suggest osteoporotic changes.
4. Left and right far lateral disc protrusion at the L5-S1 level.
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5. A posterior disc bulge at the L4-L5 level with slight right neural foraminal narrowing and minimal indentation on the extraforaminal segment of the right L4 nerve root.
6. A posterior and right far lateral disc bulge at the L3-L4 level with indentation upon the extraforaminal portion of the right L3 nerve root.
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Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzth S. Glmn / M / 38 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzrekh.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Lumbo-sacral Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O backache radiating to the LLE since 10 days.
H/O lifting heavy weights.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the lumbo-sacral spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
There is loss of water content of the L1-L2, L3-L4, L4-L5 and L5-S1 intervertebral discs.
There is a postero-central and left paracentral disc herniation with peridiscal osteophytes at the L5-S1 level indenting the traversing left S1 nerve root.
A small, postero-central disc herniation is noted at the L4-L5 level.
A fairly large, postero-central extruded disc with peridiscal osteophytes is noted at the L3-L4 level, indenting the dural theca anteriorly. Inferior migration of the disc fragment is noted into the left lateral recess of L4, indenting the traversing left L4 nerve root.
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A postero-central protruded disc with peridiscal osteophytes is noted at the L1-L2 level.
Schmorls nodes are noted at the L2 and L5 vertebral levels.
The lumbar vertebral bodies and the remaining intervertebral discs reveal normal signal intensity. The facet joints and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The conus medullaris terminates at the D12 level and the thecal sac terminates at the S2 level.
The antero-posterior dimensions of the lumbar canal at the level of the intervertebral discs are as follows :
18.0 mm at L1-L2
19.0 mm at L2-L3
11.0 mm at L3-L4
12.0 mm at L4-L5
10.0 mm at L5-S1.
IMPRESSION :
1. A postero-central and left paracentral disc herniation with peridiscal osteophytes at the L5-S1 level indenting the traversing left S1 nerve root.
2. A small, postero-central disc herniation at the L4-L5 level.
3. A fairly large, postero-central extruded disc with peridiscal osteophytes at the L3-L4 level with inferior migration of the disc fragment into the left lateral recess of L4, indenting the traversing left L4 nerve root.
4. A postero-central protruded disc with peridiscal osteophytes at the L1-L2 level.
Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzth S. Glmn / M / 38 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzrekh.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Lumbo-sacral Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O backache radiating to the LLE since 10 days.
H/O lifting heavy weights.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the lumbo-sacral spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
There is loss of water content of the L1-L2, L3-L4, L4-L5 and L5-S1 intervertebral discs.
There is a postero-central and left paracentral disc herniation with peridiscal osteophytes at the L5-S1 level indenting the traversing left S1 nerve root.
A small, postero-central disc herniation is noted at the L4-L5 level.
A fairly large, postero-central extruded disc with peridiscal osteophytes is noted at the L3-L4 level, indenting the dural theca anteriorly. Inferior migration of the disc fragment is noted into the left lateral recess of L4, indenting the traversing left L4 nerve root.
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A postero-central protruded disc with peridiscal osteophytes is noted at the L1-L2 level.
Schmorls nodes are noted at the L2 and L5 vertebral levels.
The lumbar vertebral bodies and the remaining intervertebral discs reveal normal signal intensity. The facet joints and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The conus medullaris terminates at the D12 level and the thecal sac terminates at the S2 level.
The antero-posterior dimensions of the lumbar canal at the level of the intervertebral discs are as follows :
18.0 mm at L1-L2
19.0 mm at L2-L3
11.0 mm at L3-L4
12.0 mm at L4-L5
10.0 mm at L5-S1.
IMPRESSION :
1. A postero-central and left paracentral disc herniation with peridiscal osteophytes at the L5-S1 level indenting the traversing left S1 nerve root.
2. A small, postero-central disc herniation at the L4-L5 level.
3. A fairly large, postero-central extruded disc with peridiscal osteophytes at the L3-L4 level with inferior migration of the disc fragment into the left lateral recess of L4, indenting the traversing left L4 nerve root.
4. A postero-central protruded disc with peridiscal osteophytes at the L1-L2 level.
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Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzailmn / F / 13 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzah.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Brain.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O seizures since 8 1/2 years.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the brain was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted, proton and T2 Weighted axial images.
3 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted coronal images.
OBSERVATION :
There is no focal area of altered signal intensity within the brain parenchyma.
There is slight decrease in the volume of the tail of the left hippocampus.
The right hippocampal complex is unremarkable.
Both the lateral, third and the fourth ventricles are normal. The basal cisternal spaces are unremarkable. There is no shift of the midline structures. No obvious vascular anomaly is identified on this study.
Inflammatory changes are noted in the left mastoid air cells.
IMPRESSION :
The MRI features are suggestive of a slight decrease in the volume of the tail of the left hippocampus.
Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzailmn / F / 13 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzah.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Brain.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O seizures since 8 1/2 years.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the brain was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted, proton and T2 Weighted axial images.
3 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted coronal images.
OBSERVATION :
There is no focal area of altered signal intensity within the brain parenchyma.
There is slight decrease in the volume of the tail of the left hippocampus.
The right hippocampal complex is unremarkable.
Both the lateral, third and the fourth ventricles are normal. The basal cisternal spaces are unremarkable. There is no shift of the midline structures. No obvious vascular anomaly is identified on this study.
Inflammatory changes are noted in the left mastoid air cells.
IMPRESSION :
The MRI features are suggestive of a slight decrease in the volume of the tail of the left hippocampus.
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Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzen Sanlmn / F / 74 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzhah.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Brain.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O sudden onset of weakness on the left side since 2 days.
Known hypertensive.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the brain was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted, proton and T2 Weighted axial images.
5 mm thick FLAIR and Fast Scan (T2 *) coronal images.
OBSERVATION :
There are ill-defined, hyperintense areas on the proton, T2 Weighted and FLAIR images in the posterior parietal periventricular white matter bilaterally and in the lentiform nuclei, corona radiata and centrum semiovale bilaterally. These lesions appear iso to hypointense to normal white matter on the T1 Weighted images.
A lacunar infarct is noted in the head of the right caudate nucleus.
There is evidence of volume loss in the left posterior parietal and high parietal cortex without change in signal intensity. This may be a sequelae of previous vascular insult.
There is a small hyperintense epidural lesion in the left high parietal region (se/im. 105.12) ? cause ? haemorrhage.
There is mild fullness of both the lateral and third ventricles. The fourth ventricle is normal. There is slight prominence of the cerebral cortical sulci, cerebellar folia and basal cisternal spaces bilaterally. There is no midline shift.
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No obvious vascular anomaly is identified on this study.
There is no obvious haemorrhage on this study.
IMPRESSION :
1. Altered signal in the posterior parietal periventricular white matter bilaterally and in the lentiform nuclei, corona radiata and centrum semiovale bilaterally most likely represent ischemic changes.
2. A lacunar infarct in the head of the right caudate nucleus.
3. Volume loss in the left posterior parietal and high parietal cortex may be a sequelae of previous vascular insult.
Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzen Sanlmn / F / 74 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzhah.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Brain.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O sudden onset of weakness on the left side since 2 days.
Known hypertensive.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the brain was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted, proton and T2 Weighted axial images.
5 mm thick FLAIR and Fast Scan (T2 *) coronal images.
OBSERVATION :
There are ill-defined, hyperintense areas on the proton, T2 Weighted and FLAIR images in the posterior parietal periventricular white matter bilaterally and in the lentiform nuclei, corona radiata and centrum semiovale bilaterally. These lesions appear iso to hypointense to normal white matter on the T1 Weighted images.
A lacunar infarct is noted in the head of the right caudate nucleus.
There is evidence of volume loss in the left posterior parietal and high parietal cortex without change in signal intensity. This may be a sequelae of previous vascular insult.
There is a small hyperintense epidural lesion in the left high parietal region (se/im. 105.12) ? cause ? haemorrhage.
There is mild fullness of both the lateral and third ventricles. The fourth ventricle is normal. There is slight prominence of the cerebral cortical sulci, cerebellar folia and basal cisternal spaces bilaterally. There is no midline shift.
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No obvious vascular anomaly is identified on this study.
There is no obvious haemorrhage on this study.
IMPRESSION :
1. Altered signal in the posterior parietal periventricular white matter bilaterally and in the lentiform nuclei, corona radiata and centrum semiovale bilaterally most likely represent ischemic changes.
2. A lacunar infarct in the head of the right caudate nucleus.
3. Volume loss in the left posterior parietal and high parietal cortex may be a sequelae of previous vascular insult.
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Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzika lmn / F / 39 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzatt.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Dorsal Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O backache since 3 months with fever since 1 month.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the dorsal spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
There is slight loss of water content of the mid dorsal intervertebral discs.
The visualized dorsal vertebral bodies and the remaining intervertebral discs reveal normal signal intensity. The facet joints and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The visualized dorsal spinal cord reveals normal signal intensity. There is no cord compression.
The conus medullaris terminates at the D12-L1 level.
IMPRESSION :
No significant abnormality is detected on this study.
Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzika lmn / F / 39 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzatt.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Dorsal Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O backache since 3 months with fever since 1 month.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the dorsal spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
There is slight loss of water content of the mid dorsal intervertebral discs.
The visualized dorsal vertebral bodies and the remaining intervertebral discs reveal normal signal intensity. The facet joints and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The visualized dorsal spinal cord reveals normal signal intensity. There is no cord compression.
The conus medullaris terminates at the D12-L1 level.
IMPRESSION :
No significant abnormality is detected on this study.
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Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc lmn / M / 36 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzhah.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Lumbo-sacral Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O backache radiating to the RLE with paresthesias since 8 years.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the lumbo-sacral spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
There is sacralization of the L5 vertebra which is as marked on the film. The posterior part of the L5-S1 intervertebral disc is obliterated with fusion of the L5 and S1 vertebral bodies in that region.
There is loss of normal lumbar lordosis and loss of water content of the L3-L4 and L4-L5 intervertebral discs. Slight retroplacement of the L4 vertebra over the L5 vertebra is noted.
There is a fairly large, postero-central and right paracentral extruded disc at the L4-L5 level with thecal sac compression. Superior migration of the disc fragment is noted, displacing the thecal sac to the left and indenting the traversing right L4 nerve root. There is also slight inferior migration of the disc fragment to the right of the midline indenting the traversing right L5 nerve root. Facetal hypertrophy is noted at the L4-L5 level.
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Bilateral (extraforaminal) disc bulges are noted at the L4-L5 level.
A postero-central and right postero-lateral (foraminal) protruded discs are noted at the L3-L4 level. Mild facetal hypertrophy is seen at this level.
Type II degenerative marrow changes are noted adjacent to the L4-L5 and L3-L4 discs. A hemangioma with fat content is noted in the L1 vertebral body.
The rest of the lumbar vertebral bodies and the remaining intervertebral discs reveal normal signal intensity. The rest of the facet joints and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The conus medullaris terminates at the D12 level and the thecal sac terminates at the S1 level.
The antero-posterior dimensions of the lumbar canal at the level of the intervertebral discs are as follows :
16.0 mm at D12-L1
17.0 mm at L1-L2
16.0 mm at L2-L3
14.0 mm at L3-L4
7.0 mm at L4-L5
IMPRESSION :
1. Sacralization of the L5 vertebra which is as marked on the film.
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2. A fairly large, postero-central and right paracentral extruded disc at the L4-L5 level with superior migration of the disc fragment, displacing the thecal sac to the left and indenting the traversing right L4 nerve root. Slight inferior migration of the disc fragment to the right of the midline is also noted indenting the traversing right L5 nerve root. Facetal hypertrophy is noted at the L4-L5 level.
3. Postero-central and right postero-lateral protruded discs at the L3-L4 level.
4. Canal stenosis at the L4-L5 level.
Date : 00.00.00
Name of the Patient : Abc lmn / M / 36 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzhah.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Lumbo-sacral Spine.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O backache radiating to the RLE with paresthesias since 8 years.
EXAMINATION :
M.R.I of the lumbo-sacral spine was performed using the following parameters :
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted sagittal images.
5 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted axial images.
OBSERVATION :
There is sacralization of the L5 vertebra which is as marked on the film. The posterior part of the L5-S1 intervertebral disc is obliterated with fusion of the L5 and S1 vertebral bodies in that region.
There is loss of normal lumbar lordosis and loss of water content of the L3-L4 and L4-L5 intervertebral discs. Slight retroplacement of the L4 vertebra over the L5 vertebra is noted.
There is a fairly large, postero-central and right paracentral extruded disc at the L4-L5 level with thecal sac compression. Superior migration of the disc fragment is noted, displacing the thecal sac to the left and indenting the traversing right L4 nerve root. There is also slight inferior migration of the disc fragment to the right of the midline indenting the traversing right L5 nerve root. Facetal hypertrophy is noted at the L4-L5 level.
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Bilateral (extraforaminal) disc bulges are noted at the L4-L5 level.
A postero-central and right postero-lateral (foraminal) protruded discs are noted at the L3-L4 level. Mild facetal hypertrophy is seen at this level.
Type II degenerative marrow changes are noted adjacent to the L4-L5 and L3-L4 discs. A hemangioma with fat content is noted in the L1 vertebral body.
The rest of the lumbar vertebral bodies and the remaining intervertebral discs reveal normal signal intensity. The rest of the facet joints and the visualized pre and paravertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.
The conus medullaris terminates at the D12 level and the thecal sac terminates at the S1 level.
The antero-posterior dimensions of the lumbar canal at the level of the intervertebral discs are as follows :
16.0 mm at D12-L1
17.0 mm at L1-L2
16.0 mm at L2-L3
14.0 mm at L3-L4
7.0 mm at L4-L5
IMPRESSION :
1. Sacralization of the L5 vertebra which is as marked on the film.
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2. A fairly large, postero-central and right paracentral extruded disc at the L4-L5 level with superior migration of the disc fragment, displacing the thecal sac to the left and indenting the traversing right L4 nerve root. Slight inferior migration of the disc fragment to the right of the midline is also noted indenting the traversing right L5 nerve root. Facetal hypertrophy is noted at the L4-L5 level.
3. Postero-central and right postero-lateral protruded discs at the L3-L4 level.
4. Canal stenosis at the L4-L5 level.
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Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzhand J. Chlmn / M / 55 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyztil.
Examination : Intracranial and Neck M.R.A.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
H/O right sided hemiparesis on 00.00.00 from which patient recovered.
EXAMINATION :
The brain was screened with 5 mm thick T2 Weighted axial images.
Intracranial and neck MRA were performed with 3D TOF and 2D TOF sequences, respectively.
OBSERVATION :
Lacunar infarcts (hyperintense on the T2 Weighted images) are noted in the pons, right thalamus, head of right caudate nucleus and in the right centrum semiovale.
Ill-defined hyperintense areas on the T2 Weighted images are noted in the posterior parietal, periventricular white matter bilaterally and most likely represent ischemic changes.
There is mild dilatation of both the lateral and third ventricles. The fourth ventricle is normal. There is prominence of the cerebral cortical sulci and the basal cisternal spaces bilaterally.
There is no shift of the midline structures.
Inflammatory changes are noted in the right maxillary antrum.
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INTRACRANIAL MRA :
The petrous, cavernous and supraclinoid segments of the internal carotid arteries bilaterally show normal signal and calibre. The visualized anterior cerebral, middle cerebral, basilar, vertebral and posterior cerebral arteries also show normal signal, calibre and wall margins. No obvious aneurysm or vascular malformation is identified.
NECK MRA :
The left vertebral artery is seen to arise from the aortic arch.
The common carotid arteries and their extracranial branches appear normal bilaterally. There are no vessel wall irregularities or stenosis of the vessels noted.
IMPRESSION :
1. Lacunar infarcts in the pons, right thalamus, head of right caudate nucleus and in the right centrum semiovale.
2. Altered signal in the posterior parietal, periventricular white matter bilaterally most likely represent ischemic changes.
3. Anamalous origin of the left vertebral artery from the aortic arch.
4. No other significant abnormality/anomaly is detected on the intracranial and neck MRA on this study.
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Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzhand J. Chlmn / M / 55 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyztil.
Examination : Intracranial and Neck M.R.A.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
H/O right sided hemiparesis on 00.00.00 from which patient recovered.
EXAMINATION :
The brain was screened with 5 mm thick T2 Weighted axial images.
Intracranial and neck MRA were performed with 3D TOF and 2D TOF sequences, respectively.
OBSERVATION :
Lacunar infarcts (hyperintense on the T2 Weighted images) are noted in the pons, right thalamus, head of right caudate nucleus and in the right centrum semiovale.
Ill-defined hyperintense areas on the T2 Weighted images are noted in the posterior parietal, periventricular white matter bilaterally and most likely represent ischemic changes.
There is mild dilatation of both the lateral and third ventricles. The fourth ventricle is normal. There is prominence of the cerebral cortical sulci and the basal cisternal spaces bilaterally.
There is no shift of the midline structures.
Inflammatory changes are noted in the right maxillary antrum.
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INTRACRANIAL MRA :
The petrous, cavernous and supraclinoid segments of the internal carotid arteries bilaterally show normal signal and calibre. The visualized anterior cerebral, middle cerebral, basilar, vertebral and posterior cerebral arteries also show normal signal, calibre and wall margins. No obvious aneurysm or vascular malformation is identified.
NECK MRA :
The left vertebral artery is seen to arise from the aortic arch.
The common carotid arteries and their extracranial branches appear normal bilaterally. There are no vessel wall irregularities or stenosis of the vessels noted.
IMPRESSION :
1. Lacunar infarcts in the pons, right thalamus, head of right caudate nucleus and in the right centrum semiovale.
2. Altered signal in the posterior parietal, periventricular white matter bilaterally most likely represent ischemic changes.
3. Anamalous origin of the left vertebral artery from the aortic arch.
4. No other significant abnormality/anomaly is detected on the intracranial and neck MRA on this study.
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