Question 1

what is "old lacunar infarction at periventricular white matter of left temporal lobe" ?

Accepted Answer

Prior small stroke: This indicates prior area of decreased blood flow in a very small vessel.  Could even have occurred in childhood.  Not bad idea to review potential stroke risks with your doctor, but not clear to me based on your description as to whether you have any of these risks.

Question 2

i was detected to have a chronic lacunar infarct, left parietal periventricular white matter. please advise what it is and if it is fatal. ?

Accepted Answer

Sign of a stroke: Such a term implies there is evident of an old stroke (size matters) on the left side of the brain in ther deeper area beneath the surface.  Periventrical lesions there are common for small strokes often associated with hypertension/diabetes - it obviously was not be fatal in itself, but the underlying disease must be managed medically. The effects may best be measured by neuropsych.

Question 3

am 48 years old and am diabetic and hyper tense..my brain mri says lacunar infarct in periventricular white matter of right parietal lobe.what is this?

Accepted Answer

Small stroke: This means that you have had a small stroke in the deep brain tissue. It does not mean that you will necessarily have deficits from this but it does mean that you need to control your sugars and blood pressure very carefully to prevent further damage. It is also important to not smoke and to have a healthy diet and drink at least 2 liters of water daily. You should take an aspirin daily also.

Question 4

i had an mri for dizziness, headaches when reading, tga episodes. result "mild hypodensities in supratentorial white matter likely due chronic microangiopathic ischaemic disease. acute infarction cannot be excluded"
any treatment recommended please?

Accepted Answer

: Common approaches could include meds to prevent strokes which depends upon underlying risk factors.  Would also check cardiac risk.  See neurologist

Question 5

what are tiny chronic infarct right frontal white matter?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Your question probably relates to a finding which is usually seen on a MRI report. In general, there are individuals with silent infarcts in the white matter that are due usually to hypertension. The radiographic finding that is reported is seen as small, punctuate white dots, that can be small vessel disease, infection, vasculitis, or a variant of normal.

Question 6

what does it mean to have small lacunar infarct of the left central white matter?

Accepted Answer

Hole in the brain: A lacunar infarct is a small dot where normal tissue may have been damaged leaving a small hole.  This can show as a dark dot on mri.  The cause should be explored.  Causes may include hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, clotting disorder, etc.  It may be an incidental finding of no definite cause.  Discuss these issues with your doctor.

Question 7

i had an mri and they found a right frontal deep white matter lacunar infarct with surrounding gliosis. any ideas what that could mean?

Accepted Answer

Prior injury: What you are describing an old injury that occurred to the brain. It may be related to your headaches, bes to discuss with your doctor.

Question 8

brain /meninges few flair hyper intense foci in the bilateral frontal white matter, nonspecific. no mass effect no acute infarct. no abnormal brain parenchyma enhancement?

Accepted Answer

: Not at all clear what you are asking.  But assume you wish judgment on an MRI report, which is quite benign and normal for age.   If you need help with clinical correlation, re-post with your symptoms and concerns and we will respond.

Question 9

please tell the treatment of " chronic infarct in left periventricular white matter in frontal region with age related gross diffuse cerebral atrophy"?

Accepted Answer

Cerebral nfarct: Unfortunately, nothing much can be dome.  Three omega fatty acids may help.
Sometimes a combination of vitamins b6, B12 and Folic Acid is also recommended.

Question 10

can a very small old infarct in white matter change to cerebellum cause  balance problems, dizziness, perception problems, weak legs forgetfulness?

Accepted Answer

No: your symptpoms does not seem to be related to the small old infarct in the cerebellum. You need to see your physician and get evaluated.

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What is "old lacunar infarction at periventricular white matter of left temporal lobe" ?

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I was detected to have a chronic lacunar infarct, left parietal periventricular white matter. please advise what it is and if it is fatal. ?

A member asked:

Am 48 years old and am diabetic and hyper tense..my brain mri says lacunar infarct in periventricular white matter of right parietal lobe.what is this?

A member asked:

I had an mri for dizziness, headaches when reading, tga episodes. result "mild hypodensities in supratentorial white matter likely due chronic microangiopathic ischaemic disease. acute infarction cannot be excluded" any treatment recommended please?

A member asked:

What are tiny chronic infarct right frontal white matter?

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What does it mean to have small lacunar infarct of the left central white matter?

A member asked:

I had an mri and they found a right frontal deep white matter lacunar infarct with surrounding gliosis. any ideas what that could mean?

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Brain /meninges few flair hyper intense foci in the bilateral frontal white matter, nonspecific. no mass effect no acute infarct. no abnormal brain parenchyma enhancement?

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Please tell the treatment of " chronic infarct in left periventricular white matter in frontal region with age related gross diffuse cerebral atrophy"?

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Can a very small old infarct in white matter change to cerebellum cause balance problems, dizziness, perception problems, weak legs forgetfulness?

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