Question 1

does a herniated disk always show up on a spine mri?

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Yes: A good quality MRI should demonstrate all herniated discs.

Question 2

intermittent dull calf ache&shooting vein pain.brain&spine mri show herniated discs, bloodtest rule out blood clotting issue. on&off 4 few mths.ideas?

Accepted Answer

Full workup: You will need a comprehensive physical including blood work and venous/arterial flow studies of your lower extremities. Seek immediate medical attention. Disc compression can cause referred pain to your legs- see a neurologist ASAP.

Question 3

would cancer show up in a full spine mri?

Accepted Answer

Spinal cancer: If the cancer is in the spine, then a post contrast MRI would like demonstrate the cancer.

Question 4

my lumber spine mri shows conus medullaris terminates at lower l2 . is it normal or low lying conus medullaris? signal morphology is normal though.

Accepted Answer

Normal: Yes, it is very common for the conus to end in the lumbar area.

Question 5

could cervical spine mri show neck cancer?

Accepted Answer

It can.: Yes. The field of view (fov) of a spine image is often not complete so if one suspects this, a better MRI and perhaps a ct or pet/ct is general used. However, before additional imaging is done, a good physical exam by a head and neck surgeon who works with neck cancer is absolutely a good idea.

Question 6

would a cervical spine mri show a circulation problein the neck if you had one?

Accepted Answer

MRI: A typical MRI of cervical spine does not show the circulation. That type is called in mra. Even if MRI is done with contrast, you cannot see the circulation system.

Question 7

can my cervical spine mri without contrast show a pinched nerve?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: While not all mris are of the same quality, in general they are used to determine if there is a pinched or compressed nerve or spinal cord in the cervical spine. Constrast is used only in special circumstances.

Question 8

is it possible for a c-spine lesion to show up on a non-contrast t-spine mri (in the initial focus view), or is it always going to be an artifact?

Accepted Answer

Possible..: The T-spine MRI may show the lower C-spine components which are adjacent to the upper T-spine vertebra, so even though this could be an artifact it is not because of the location but rather because of the technique or the image itself. If it needs definition and confirmation a C-spine MRI should be done.

Question 9

based on my symptoms and given normal brain,spine mri i was diagnosed with ms, i was told small percentage of people the mri won't show lesion due to the location of lesion. what's the safest treatment for primary progress ms? no treatment was given?

Accepted Answer

See neurologist: Neurology is the medical specialty which both diagnoses and treats MS. Not all white  matter disease is MS, so first solidify the diagnosis, then an assessment of your symptoms, and discussion of which med(s) would be best for your condition. (Cognition, , abnormal tone, spasticity, balance, gait, vision, seizure, pain, etc). Call today for appointment.

Question 10

can a cervical spine mri show why someone may have lightheadedness and dizzy spells almost each day?

Accepted Answer

MRI of spine: With your clinical symptoms an mr would likely not be helpful. You might want to be evaluated for blood pressure problems or even inner ear issues.

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Does a herniated disk always show up on a spine mri

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Would cancer show up in a full spine mri?

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My lumber spine mri shows conus medullaris terminates at lower l2 . is it normal or low lying conus medullaris? signal morphology is normal though.

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Could cervical spine mri show neck cancer?

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Would a cervical spine mri show a circulation problein the neck if you had one?

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Can my cervical spine mri without contrast show a pinched nerve?

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Is it possible for a c-spine lesion to show up on a non-contrast t-spine mri (in the initial focus view), or is it always going to be an artifact?

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Based on my symptoms and given normal brain,spine mri i was diagnosed with ms, i was told small percentage of people the mri won't show lesion due to the location of lesion. what's the safest treatment for primary progress ms? no treatment was given?

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Can a cervical spine mri show why someone may have lightheadedness and dizzy spells almost each day?

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