A member asked:
What's does single focus of nonspecific subcortical white matter change involving the right frontal lobe mean? had a mri checking for ms?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
MRI only one tool: 33 year old female asks what single focus of nonspecific subcortical white matter change involving right frontal lobe mean while checking for MS? MS is really a Clinical Diagnosis with several supportive diagnosing tools and MRI, though important, is only one tool. Best to have one's PCP or Neurologist interpret the results as they will have more clinical insight about the person.
Answered 5/18/2016
3.3k views
Equivocal: May or may not represent the first sign of MS, and a followup MRI in 6-12 months may be needed. Spinal fluid testing might be useful, as well as MRI of neck, but based on your above information, I am not sure I would consider MS as your diagnosis at this point.
Answered 12/4/2017
3.3k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Do ADHD meds fix short term memory loss Saw a neurologist for memory issues and brain fog, after every test diagnosis was adhd, when I take the meds, my memory aint better at all. Mri showed lesions MS was cleared, right parietal/ frontal lobe spots?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I have 28 symptoms of Ms. Nothing shows up in my blood work. Had a MRI and it says single focus of altered subcortical white matter signal within the left frontal lobe. My doctor said I would have lesions. Is that what the results mean?
My mri said there is A single tiny focus of increased T2 signal is seen in the left frontal subcortical white matter. I am 30 yrs old is this normal? Neuro said not a concern but Im thinking it is MS?! I have burning pain. Why the lesion if nothing
At 44 MRI to check for MS shows moderate cerebral atrophy of the frontal parietal lobes. No alcohol/rec drug use. What is the average life expectancy?
I get muscle twitching all over body for over year. Brain MRI showed lesions on frontal lobe not pathological. Do all lesions mean ms?
I have double vision in one eye. Forgetfulness. MRI states minimal small vessel ischemic change or demyelinating disease in frontal lobe white matter. PCP says start of MS. Neurologist appt next week. Is there any other things it might be?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
