Question 1

what is basal ganglia calcification?

Accepted Answer

BG Calcification : The basal ganglia are a part of the brain. It is common for calcifications to develop in these regions as we get older without clinical significance.  In children this would be more worrisome.

Question 2

my dr said i have basal ganglia and hemorrhage vs calcification what does that mean is wrong ? am i going to die?

Accepted Answer

May have had: a stroke, Need to have this further worked up. Especially if you have had a stroke you need to treat the primary problems such as hypertension or diabetes. See a neurologist and make sure you get a better explanatino.

Question 3

what does non specific calcification to right basal ganglia mean? my 1 month old recently had a brain ultrasound and i wanted to know how will this effect her?

Accepted Answer

: The fact that your one month old baby had brain ultrasound done means she probably has abnormal symptoms or some neurological findings. Calcification of any part of the brain of one month old baby is likely significant but I do not have enough experience in pediatric neurology to give you a correct answer. You should address this question to her pediatrist and neurologist. Take care and good luck.

Question 4

my baby had a brain ultrasounds that found she did not have congenital abnormalities. it was found that she had nonspecific right basal ganglia calcification. the test ruled out fluid on brain. what does this mean for her? she has achondroplasia?

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: No. If she is otherwise normal she needs a close follow-up. Good luck

Question 5

i had a brain ct and they said everything was good/ normal. i just read report and it said bilateral basal ganglia calcification/mineralization is noted. what does that mean? i am 42 and went in for symptoms that mirrored stroke a heart attack symptoms, b

Accepted Answer

Scarring, old injury: Calcification (buildup) of the basal ganglia or anywhere in the brain is a healing process for an injury, whether the cause is vascular, genetic (Parkinson's disease), infection, or other cause, that happens over many yrs. Ur description of ur symptoms is sparse. The CT is used to check if any abnormality EXPLAINS YOUR IMMEDIATE SYMPTOMS. Any other "abnormality" is irrelevant to ur primary doctor.

Question 6

i had a head ct said all was normal, but report said bilateral basal ganglia calcification/mineralization is noted. what is that? i had low potassium.

Accepted Answer

Usually of no signif: The basal ganglia are deep brain regions.  While rarely calcification here can be related to significant brain injury cases, they are frequently seen as we age and of no significance.

Question 7

does blood pressure medicine cause basal ganglia calcification?

Accepted Answer

No: Basal ganglia calcification is more commonly seen in elderly. Blood-pressure medications are not typically associated with this finding.    http://radiopaedia.org/articles/basal_ganglia_calcification.

Question 8

is it possible for cysts in the basal ganglia to cause any outward symptoms?  if so, what would these include?

Accepted Answer

Usually asymptomatic: See a neurologist to establish if your symptoms ( undescribed by you) are related to "CYST IN BASAL GANGLION"

Question 9

is a small (3mm) hyperintensity in the basal ganglia significant or not. also what are the causes?

Accepted Answer

MRI brain: It is likely not significant however the results of your MRI study should be discussed with a neurologist to put into context what the 3 mm spot means relative to the entire MRI study and your medical problems. The causes of the bright spots on MRI studies (T2) of the brain are many and range from aging, migraines, mini-strokes, bleeding, atherosclerosis, multiple sclerosis, and metastatic tumors.

Question 10

i have a 4.5 mm area in my left basal ganglia reason slice 12 slightly low signal to brain on flair, high intense signal on t2 and low on t1 represent?

Accepted Answer

Stroke: Based on the information you have provided it sounds like you might had a stroke. Please consult your doctor for clarification.

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What is basal ganglia calcification?

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My dr said i have basal ganglia and hemorrhage vs calcification what does that mean is wrong ? am i going to die?

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What does non specific calcification to right basal ganglia mean? my 1 month old recently had a brain ultrasound and i wanted to know how will this effect her?

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My baby had a brain ultrasounds that found she did not have congenital abnormalities. it was found that she had nonspecific right basal ganglia calcification. the test ruled out fluid on brain. what does this mean for her? she has achondroplasia?

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I had a brain ct and they said everything was good/ normal. i just read report and it said bilateral basal ganglia calcification/mineralization is noted. what does that mean? i am 42 and went in for symptoms that mirrored stroke a heart attack symptoms, b

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I had a head ct said all was normal, but report said bilateral basal ganglia calcification/mineralization is noted. what is that? i had low potassium.

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Does blood pressure medicine cause basal ganglia calcification?

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Is it possible for cysts in the basal ganglia to cause any outward symptoms? if so, what would these include?

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Is a small (3mm) hyperintensity in the basal ganglia significant or not. also what are the causes?

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I have a 4.5 mm area in my left basal ganglia reason slice 12 slightly low signal to brain on flair, high intense signal on t2 and low on t1 represent?

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