Question 1

mri shows slight trapped nerve endings in lumber, thoracic spine, also showed a fifth ventricle, what is it and why do i have it?

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Slight trapped nerve: If the radiologist read the report as "slight trapped nerve endings" then, he probably means that there is imaging evidence of nerve root s being slightly or mildly trapped at the lumbothoracic junction....I'm not sure whether that's like being a "slightly PREGNANT"--- whoever's reading that report has probably been engaged for 18 years. They hate commitment. You may feel some irritation, low back

Question 2

would calcification of the soft tissues show clearly on xray, or mri, for example stiffness in thoracic spine due to spondylitis?

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Usually but always: Calcifications will show up on x-ray if there is enough of them.  MRI doesn't show calcifications well.  In the case of spondylitis, depending on the cause, there could bone erosions (loss of calcification), no calcifcation or abnormal calcificaion.  A radiologist is trained to look for these things especially if spondylitis is listed in the diagnosis.

Question 3

what does this mean? mri of thoracic spine shows: t7-t8 posterior protrusion type disc herniation compressing on the thecal sac. also hemangioma is seen at t5 vertebral body. bilateral hypertrophy at t10-t11 and t11-t12?

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: Based upon the brief description, it appears you have degenerative  changes in your spine and there is a potential risk to the  spinal  cord, if the disc  herniation enlarges.  Best to discuss this  with a spine  surgeon  and your current doctors.

Question 4

which organs would be seen or incidentally picked up during a mri w/o contrast of thoracic spine?

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Spine mainly,: But depending on how tight it scan is windowed and how low the scan goes, you may see portions of your lungs, heart, great vessels, stomach, diaphragm, liver... But this will not be the way to adequately study these organs as they will not be well visualized.

Question 5

thoracic spine herniation 4 sometime, but now pain is so severe is in my chest also....what would that indicate? just worsenin'?think i need new mri..

Accepted Answer

Chest pain eval: Though it's possible your spinal disc herniation is the cause of your pain, you also need a thorough evaluation for other causes of chest pain. I would make an appointment with a good internist or family doctor very soon and let him/her decide on the next step.

Question 6

is it unusual to not see mri results 5 days after the scan? i had 2 mris of the cervical and thoracic spine on saturday morning and its now thursday

Accepted Answer

No: If the study is normal, it may take up to a week for results to reach the patient, you can always contact the provider for a results update, I hope this helps.

Question 7

on an thoracic spine mri what is meant by "prominent central canal".   what can cause this?

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It means that-: -the canal the spinal cord passes through has lots of room. A good thing.

Question 8

do i have to see a specialist to get a thoracic spine mri with dye ordered?

Accepted Answer

No: Your primary care doctor can order it.

Question 9

will i have to get poked with a needle when i get  a thoracic spine mri without dye?

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No: No needles are involved for an MRI without contrast.

Question 10

in reading in mri report what does the below sentence really mean?degenerative change in the thoracic spine. no obvious spondylolysis or listhesis.

Accepted Answer

Wear and tear: Degenerative change implies that the discs are drying out a bit, and there may be some bony changes, such as small spurs, but the report suggests normal alignment and lack of need for invasive procedures such as surgery.  Indeed might be consistent with your age.  Talk to radiologist more if you need a visual explanation.

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Mri shows slight trapped nerve endings in lumber, thoracic spine, also showed a fifth ventricle, what is it and why do i have it?

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Would calcification of the soft tissues show clearly on xray, or mri, for example stiffness in thoracic spine due to spondylitis?

A member asked:

What does this mean? mri of thoracic spine shows: t7-t8 posterior protrusion type disc herniation compressing on the thecal sac. also hemangioma is seen at t5 vertebral body. bilateral hypertrophy at t10-t11 and t11-t12?

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Which organs would be seen or incidentally picked up during a mri w/o contrast of thoracic spine?

A member asked:

Thoracic spine herniation 4 sometime, but now pain is so severe is in my chest also....what would that indicate? just worsenin'?think i need new mri..

A member asked:

Is it unusual to not see mri results 5 days after the scan? i had 2 mris of the cervical and thoracic spine on saturday morning and its now thursday

A member asked:

On an thoracic spine mri what is meant by "prominent central canal". what can cause this?

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Do i have to see a specialist to get a thoracic spine mri with dye ordered?

A member asked:

Will i have to get poked with a needle when i get a thoracic spine mri without dye?

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In reading in mri report what does the below sentence really mean?degenerative change in the thoracic spine. no obvious spondylolysis or listhesis.

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