Question 1

2 months ago i noticed some thick areas of skin which feel like lumps on top of my right hip the skin above is darker than surrounding. it is painless, didnt increase in 2 mnths. ultrasound shows just diffuse prominence of subcutaneous fat?

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: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you. Could the affected area be subject to friction from clothes, belt, phone etc? If you are overweight, losing weight may be helpful.
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Question 2

what does diffuse coarsened interstitial markings throughout both lungs w/bilateral hilar prominence and perihilar infiltrates mean. ?

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: That you have a lung condition which has to be corelated with your symptoms for proper diagnosis

Question 3

my mri report says diffuse generalized neuroparenchymal atrophy and ex vacuo prominence of the sulci and ventricles. when i reviewed the scans with my neurologist, he said it's not clinically significant enough to be concerned. any thoughts?

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: The MRI is consistent with brain atrophy, but in the absence of seeing the films themselves, not feasible to judge if more than would be expected for age.  The key significance would involve clinical correlation with cognitive compromise, if present (Is there Mild Cognitive Impairment?).  Maybe if memory issues, a neuropsychological test should be considered.

Question 4

what is mediastinal prominence?

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Center of ribcage: sticks out a bit. cannot say in your particular case, but generally, it is normal and does not mean anything. I guess it can occur if someone is too thin; I'm stretching a bit here to say there is any significance.

Question 5

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 6

what does mild prominence of the common duct mean?

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Talk with your doc!: I believe you are referring to the common bile duct in the abdomen. This duct (tube) joins the hepatic duct from the liver and the cystic duct from the gall bladder. The common duct is sometimes obstructed by gallstones, making it wider as bile tries to pass by the obstruction. But don't believe MY interpretation! This is far too important to second guess. Ask your doctor.

Question 7

prominence of the sulcal and cisternal pattern is slightly more than expected for my age? (23) should i be concerned?

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Abnormal MRI: ABNORMAL MRI: this subtle abnormality can be seen in a patient with MIGRAINES/AFTER HEAD TRAUMA IE MVA/EARLY NPH . If you are having symptoms of unsteady gait/HA/vertigo/bladder issues., follow up with your doctor to get full exam and labs. And discuss the next steps in your work up and treatment options.

Question 8

how can i fic my lumbar prominence?

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Scoliosis: What people call a lumbar prominence is also called scoliosis. The only FIX for this is to have surgery. While back braces and exercises may alleviate back pain, they won't straighten the curve in your spine, particularly not when you're already an adult. I would recommend you see an orthopaedic spine surgeon who has treated scoliosis previously. He or she can talk to you about risks vs. benefits.

Question 9

what does prominence of periuterine vasculature mean?

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Pelvic congestion: It basically means that the veins around the uterus are more enlarged and possibly not working quite as well as they should, causing some congestion. This can cause dull, aching pain, worse at the end of the day or after long periods of standing. Can be caused by pregnancy or increased estrogen which can cause vasodilation. Embolization, NSAIDs, hormonal therapy, and accupuncture can help.

Question 10

prominence of bilateral perihilar bronchovascular markings is noted... please say what does this mean in common wods?

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X-RAY FINDINGS: The hilum is an area of the lung where the breathing tubes, blood vessels, &amp; many lymph nodes all come together.  Findings could represent acute infection like pneumonia, inflammation, malignancy, chronic conditions, or nothing at all.  I would certainly follow up promptly with the person who ordered the x-ray for an explanation of possibilities in the context of your current medical history.

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2 months ago i noticed some thick areas of skin which feel like lumps on top of my right hip the skin above is darker than surrounding. it is painless, didnt increase in 2 mnths. ultrasound shows just diffuse prominence of subcutaneous fat?

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What does diffuse coarsened interstitial markings throughout both lungs w/bilateral hilar prominence and perihilar infiltrates mean. ?

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My mri report says diffuse generalized neuroparenchymal atrophy and ex vacuo prominence of the sulci and ventricles. when i reviewed the scans with my neurologist, he said it's not clinically significant enough to be concerned. any thoughts?

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What is mediastinal prominence?

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What is mild prominence of the cortical sulci?

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What does mild prominence of the common duct mean?

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Prominence of the sulcal and cisternal pattern is slightly more than expected for my age? (23) should i be concerned?

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How can i fic my lumbar prominence?

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What does prominence of periuterine vasculature mean?

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Prominence of bilateral perihilar bronchovascular markings is noted... please say what does this mean in common wods?

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