Question 1

termnl zones myelination seen in bilateral posterior periventricular white matter - brain mri epilepsy protocol of my 13 yr son. what does it mean?

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Unusual: Terminal zones of myelination refers to maturation of the covering of the nerves (myelin) in the brain. It's a bit unusual in 13 year old children. A child/pediatric neurologist would be better able to explain these findings to you in the context of your child's clinical condition.

Question 2

terminal zones myelination seen in bilateral posterior periventricular white matter - brain mri epilepsy protocol done of my 13 yr son. what does it mean pl?

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Need expert opinion: The person who is taking care of your son and i assume that he/she is a neurologist should be better qualified to answer your question.

Question 3

what is a brain mri?

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Magnetic imaging: MRI is a way to see what is happening with in the brain. The machine use magnetic waves to generate the information that is displayed on a computer screen. This is different than CT which uses X-rays to get the image

Question 4

when a brain mri is necessary?

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Many indications: There are literally too many examples to list in this forum.  The best answer is that doctors are highly trained to know if/when  symptoms are worrisome enough to warrant imaging. Mri is the best way to get a very detailed look at the brain and other intracranial structures. Some examples of indications include stroke, seizures, visual changes or severe headache, though the list goes on.

Question 5

i'm going for my first brain mri, what are things i should ask?

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First MRI: Ask if the machine is 'closed' or 'open' .  If you have difficulty in close spaces ask for an open machine.  Ask what types of things you can bring with you.  Metal that can be magnetized is not allowed.  Ask about dental braces or metal orthopedic metal.  If you are very nervous, ask about sedation.

Question 6

brain mri cavernous angioma ?

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Commonly seen on MRI: Cavernous angioma is a cluster of tiny but abnormal blood vessels that can be seen in the brain or spinal cord.  Many people never experience symptoms from a cavernous angioma and may never even know they have one.   They do have a tendency to bleed and depending on the location and size, they can  cause seizures or other neurologic symptoms.

Question 7

could brain mri detect meniere?

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It is possible: Classically audiometric testing and clinical history will diagnose meniere's disease.  Recent literature now supports that mris under special protocols may detect endolympathic hydrops.  This finding may be associated with meniere's disease.

Question 8

what is a t2 fluid signal in a brain mri?

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T2: Technique shows fluid or fluid containing tissues to be bright (or white) on mri. For example, the ventricles will be bright white on t2 as they contain cerebrospinal fluid.

Question 9

is a neg brain mri enough to rule out ms?

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Multiple sclerosis: A normal brain MRI can USUALLY exclude multiple sclerosis as a diagnosis. However, it depends on the quality of the MRI and whether the proper sequences (e.g FLAIR and sometimes Gadolinium) were performed. Even with a good MRI, 5% of patients with MS will have normal MRIs. A neurologist can diagnose multiple sclerosis based upon your neurologic symptoms over time, even if the MRI is normal.

Question 10

how long does the brain mri with dye take?

Accepted Answer

Up to 30 minutes: Sometimes more.

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Termnl zones myelination seen in bilateral posterior periventricular white matter - brain mri epilepsy protocol of my 13 yr son. what does it mean?

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