Question 1

can an mri image through lead?

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Yes: Mri does not use xrays and can see right through a lead plate for instance.

Question 2

what does a healthy acl mri image look like?

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A black strap betw--: The femur (thigh bone) and tibia (leg bone) in the middle of the joint. Its intact on all the images not showing any disruption or laxity.

Question 3

mri shows 2 cysts. size not given in report. does image on mri film show actual size i can measure with a ruler?

Accepted Answer

No: the "size" IS reported as the "size" ON IMAGING......
BTW it is usually NOT the "size" but the NUMBER and APPEARANCE of the cysts that are the clue to their nature!

Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 4

i had an mri of the thorastic spine done today and one shows the exact image of a baby ! can this be ? or something else i wish i could show u the pic

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Most likely explana-: Tion is that you must be pregnant.
Mri can be done in late stages of pregnancy, for someone with acute low back pain.
I don't know what else to tell you, as there is nothing else you asked about?
Good luck and enjoy the pregnancy and the baby.
Good luck.

Question 5

what's the difference of what docs can see/ figure out from looking at an mri vs eeg image?

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Very different: An MRI is a structural scan for the most part (though there are functional scans that are done too, but are less common)  that allows you to identify anatomic issues. An EEG is a functional scan of the brain that allows you to determine if certain areas of the brain are "acting" abnormally.

Question 6

can non-pitting edema be seen on mri and is it distinguishable from pitting edema on the image?

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Clinical : Pitting vs non pitting edema is a physical exam finding. An MRI can show edema (fluid) in the soft tissues but can't tell if it's pitting.

Question 7

when investigating peroneal subluxation via mri, should the scan (image view) be from the medial, or from the lateral side?

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Lateral: An MRI of the foot would typically show the entire foot.  The perineal tendons are on the lateral part of the foot, and so for the to be visualized the MRI slice would have to include the lateral aspect of the foot.

Question 8

in an mri of the spinal cord, what can a dark spot surrounded by a white ring i indicate? it was a sag stir image done without contrast.

Accepted Answer

Likely normal cord: A STIR sequence is to evaluate edema or fluid.
On an axial slice using STIR technique you will normally see dark signal from the spinal cord surrounded by bright cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the spinal canal. However inspection of all sequences are used to make a determination.
Definitely your review radiology report with your physician and the radiologist for answers.

Question 9

my mri showed the appearance of fairly symmetric regions of sulcal hyperintensity, for example seen at the occipital poles, image 10 series 5 or cerebral convexities around axial image 20 series 5. what does this mean? i was told not to worry?

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: At this public medical education site, we at HT have no capacity to review your MRI films.  Two possible approaches: 1. Make appt. with the radiologist and have the films explained.  2. Schedule a virtual consult here at HT  (www.connect@healthtap.com)

Question 10

hello. my husband recently had mri scan. no results yet. tho he already have the images. the arteries has shown 4 clogged like image.what could it be?

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Can't see image: Unless you send a private message a doctor can't see image. It sounds like you may be describing something called moyamoya but hard to say without a picture.

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When investigating peroneal subluxation via mri, should the scan (image view) be from the medial, or from the lateral side?

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In an mri of the spinal cord, what can a dark spot surrounded by a white ring i indicate? it was a sag stir image done without contrast.

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My mri showed the appearance of fairly symmetric regions of sulcal hyperintensity, for example seen at the occipital poles, image 10 series 5 or cerebral convexities around axial image 20 series 5. what does this mean? i was told not to worry?

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Hello. my husband recently had mri scan. no results yet. tho he already have the images. the arteries has shown 4 clogged like image.what could it be?

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