Question 1

i had an x-ray of my foot can you explain this to me

subtle cortical step-off at the base of the third metatarsal. in addition to soft tissue swelling about the dorsum and ankle.

Accepted Answer

Why was X-ray taken: Swelling is only concern.  Third metatarsal incidental finding.

Question 2

what are cortical vision impairments?

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Brain problem: Cortical visual impairment is when visual function is affected by changes in the brain rather than changes in the eye. Cortical visual impairment can be caused by developmental brain defects, head trauma, strokes to the occipital lobe and some other things.

Question 3

what is mild prominence of the cortical sulci?

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Brain wrinkles: "sulci" refer to the the "wrinkles" on the surface of your brain. Being more prominent likely means that the brain is more atrophic/aged than usual.

Question 4

cortical sulci are prominent- what does it mean?

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CT BRAIN: Likely you had brain ct, could be nothing. It would help to have it in context and to know why you had the test. Best thing is to ask your doctor to have it all in context.

Question 5

what is cortical spoking?

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Cataract: In the context of cataract formation, cortical spoking refers to the peripheral and superficial (cortex) clouding of the lens in the pattern of spokes on a wheel. These spokes often create the glare symptoms seen from the cataract. When vision and or symptoms significantly  disturb activities of daily living, a cataract may be removed and replaced by an intraocular lens implant.

Question 6

what does increased cortical echogenicity mean?

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When: Applied to the kidneys this means the outer area of the kidney is brighter on ultrasound than what is usually seen. This can be technical (as in not a reflection of disease). Increased echogenicity is also seen in a host of medical kidney diseases. So the importance of the finding has to be correlated by your doctor.

Question 7

what are symptoms with kidney cortical thinning?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily any: Kidney cortex contain nephrons or tiny filters ; is outer part of kidney. Can be result of hydronephrosis ; is swelling of entire kidney due to obstruction, congenital or acquired form stone or tumor. Symptoms can be flank or upper abdominal pain, blood in urine, also nausea ;/or vomiting. Can be due to kidney damage from infection causing loss of tissue -&gt; flank pain, hematuria or hypertension.

Question 8

what does well corticated density is seen in the distal femoral metadiaphysis. likely represents a fiborous cortical defect mean?

Accepted Answer

Well: Usually means a cyst in the bone.Ask the doctor ordered for specific diagnosis and treatment

Question 9

is cortical spoking a type of cataract?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can create a lot of glare symptoms.

Question 10

what is cortical vision impairment (cvi)?

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Pbm in brain not eye: The term cortical vision impairment implys that there is a problem with the brain cortex (outer cell layer) that interprets the imput of the eye and visual nerve inputs.This is similar to having a good video camera, cables and system but the no screen to display the input in a way you can understand it.

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I had an x-ray of my foot can you explain this to me subtle cortical step-off at the base of the third metatarsal. in addition to soft tissue swelling about the dorsum and ankle.

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What are cortical vision impairments?

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What is mild prominence of the cortical sulci?

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Cortical sulci are prominent- what does it mean?

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What is cortical spoking?

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What does increased cortical echogenicity mean?

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What are symptoms with kidney cortical thinning?

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What does well corticated density is seen in the distal femoral metadiaphysis. likely represents a fiborous cortical defect mean?

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Is cortical spoking a type of cataract?

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What is cortical vision impairment (cvi)?

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