Question 1

what do these results mean on dat scan. 
left putamen: moderately reduced. 
right putamen: markedly reduced.  
right caudate nucleus head: mildly reduced.
left caudate necleus head: normal?

Accepted Answer

: A large amount of clinical data would be needed to properly address your question, such as diagnostic reason for study and clinical symptoms.  Urge you to discuss these outcomes with the radiologist and your referring physician, who can best correlate.  We cannot diagnose, or recommend testing or treatment on this site.  An HT virtual consult might be your best choice.

Question 2

can operate 14x6x6 lesion lying just inferior to the basal ganglia inferolateral to putamen, possible contiguity wth the claustrum anteroinferiorfly?

Accepted Answer

Need neurosurgeon: Your answer will be found with a neurosurgeon. Okay to check with your local neurosurgeons and your local doc. You might be sent to a tertiary/university center. Take your family/friends with you. Don't delay.

Question 3

who are the top most experienced neurosurgeons in switzerland operating low grade glioma inferior to the basal ganglia inferolateral to the putamen

Accepted Answer

Not sure: As physicians in the states, it is difficult to know who are the topmost neurosurgeons in other countries.  Generally, one's own country's physician should know.  Suggest beginning by asking your family physician in switzerland who he/she would recommend. Here in the states, ucsf, john hopkins, mayo, are among some of the reputable centers for neurosurgery.

Question 4

chronic lacunar infarcts in right putamen-this is mri report.what is its treatment?is it a major problem?age is 49 years of patient.

Accepted Answer

Chronic lacunar: infarct is a small old stroke.  There is no treatment because it has already occurred.  It won't get worse.  Speak with your doctor. If you have risk factors or medical conditions predisposing to stroke, they may be treatable.  The goal is to prevent future strokes.

Question 5

can a lesion (14x6x6 mm) inferolateral to the right putamen cause tinnitus-like symptoms at left ear although lesion is lateral to medial geniculate?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Possible. Look for other causes of tinnitus first.

Question 6

previous eschemic ovoid focus on putamen. 4 hyperintense t2 flairs  - 2 deep dwm, 1 subcort wm etc .. previous hemiparesis r arm weakness gait change.

Accepted Answer

?your question is?: Let's assume you suffered a stroke due to a localized thrombus, and have signs of more widespread ischemia. Thus, you should be using a medication to prevent future strokes, but not on your list.  What do your docs feel is cause of your hemiparesis?  Is it cardiac, or antiphospholipid antibody, etc?  Are these lesions due to arteritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, sjogren's, lyme disease, etc?

Question 7

what is posterior myometrium?

Accepted Answer

Lining of the womb: It is the back half of the lining of the womb contained inside the uterus which usually sheds as your period if it wasn't biopsied.

Question 8

placenta posterior is good or bad?

Accepted Answer

Neither : It's just a normal variation. It's neither good or bad, it just is.

Question 9

what are unerupted posterior molars?

Accepted Answer

Under gums: Those are back teeth which have not yet erupted or pushed up into the mouth so you can see them and use them. They are still below the gums and in the bone. Similar to wisdom teeth which have not "come in" yet. At your age you should have 2 molars (largest teeth) at the very back in all 4 corners of your mouth. If not, see your Dentist or Oral Surgeon for evaluation. Good Luck.

Question 10

what does rupture of the posterior root mean?

Accepted Answer

Sensory root: The sensory nerves run through posterior  or the so called dorsal column

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Posterior putamen

A member asked:

What do these results mean on dat scan. left putamen: moderately reduced. right putamen: markedly reduced. right caudate nucleus head: mildly reduced. left caudate necleus head: normal?

A member asked:

Can operate 14x6x6 lesion lying just inferior to the basal ganglia inferolateral to putamen, possible contiguity wth the claustrum anteroinferiorfly?

A member asked:

Who are the top most experienced neurosurgeons in switzerland operating low grade glioma inferior to the basal ganglia inferolateral to the putamen

A member asked:

Chronic lacunar infarcts in right putamen-this is mri report.what is its treatment?is it a major problem?age is 49 years of patient.

A member asked:

Can a lesion (14x6x6 mm) inferolateral to the right putamen cause tinnitus-like symptoms at left ear although lesion is lateral to medial geniculate?

A member asked:

Previous eschemic ovoid focus on putamen. 4 hyperintense t2 flairs - 2 deep dwm, 1 subcort wm etc .. previous hemiparesis r arm weakness gait change.

A member asked:

What is posterior myometrium?

A member asked:

Placenta posterior is good or bad?

A member asked:

What are unerupted posterior molars?

A member asked:

What does rupture of the posterior root mean?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?