flair sequence demonstrates minimal increased signal in the periventricular white matter which is non specific. what does this mean and can it be ms?

Question

My MRI found numerous periventricular and subcortical lesions, and the impression listed was "extensive MS lesions." could it be anything but ms?

Answer 1

Unless: the white matter changes are typical of MS(doesn't sound like it) or there are clinical signs of MS, it is highly unlikely that this represents MS.

Answer 2

Possible: If you have clinical abnormalities raising concern, this could be an early sign of MS. Best to see your neurologist and discuss this. Additional testing would involve possibly lumbar puncture, MRI of neck, and blood testing for other causes. Non-specific causes could include prior trauma, smoking, migraine, hypertension.

Answer 3

See below: White matter is one of the two components of the central nervous system and consists of glial cells and myelinated axons that transmit signals from one region of the cerebrum to another and between the cerebrum and lower brain centers. White matter tissue of the freshly cut brain appears pinkish white to the naked eye because myelin is composed largely of lipid tissue veined with capillaries.

Answer 4

Maybe nonspecific: If you have migraine, such white matter lesions are usually posterior, and if you had head trauma, the location may be more anterior, but both head and neck trauma could cause some increased foci. The demyelinating lesions of ms would be periventicular at right angles, but in the elderly such lesions might be c/w microvacular angiopathy, or even binwanger's.

Answer 5

Normal in most cases: This is a common finding on MRI brain. In most cases this could be a normal finding, however, history of migraine, smoking, dm and high cholesterol may increase risk for white matter lesions. You should seek a consultation with neurologist.

Answer 6

Lack of blood deep : In the brain. This condition is most commonly seen in individuals with one or all of the following: 1. Hypertension 2. Diabetes 3. Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) 4. Cigarette smoking 5. Family history of stroke of course there are others but these are most important. Please meet with your neurologist to discuss why and what you can do to help your situation. Good luck and well wishes.

Answer 7

Carries information: The gracile fasciculus carries information from the legs and lower trunk while the more lateral cuneate fasciculus carries information from the upper trunk above T6, and from the arms and the neck.

Answer 8

MRI: Well tons of reason, could be part of aging (wear and tear lesions), small strokes, infections, MS. talk to a neurologist.

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