migraine history mra/mri results: right a1 anterior cerebral artery is hypoplastic. right p1 posterior cerebral artery is markedly hypoplastic. low lying cerebellar tonsils, no chiari. borderline high riding left jugular bulb.what's the significance?

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Having mri/mra of neck, carotid, and posterior fossa - will it show masses in the cerebellopontine angle, jugular, vagal, vestibular schwanommas, etc?

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How it is: The description you provided describes the anatomy seen on the MRA/MRI The significance needs to be correlated with your clinical exam and findings. Without more information difficult to say much more. Consult your ordering physician for complete diagnosis.

Answer 2

After 2 years of age: Pacifiers may be soothing to infants who have a very strong sucking instinct. By two years of age this instinct should be extinguished and the pacifier may start causing deformity of the palate and teeth.

Answer 3

No: While this is a contagious illness, not all infants will contract it when they are exposed. The longer a baby is in close contact with an ill child the greater the likelihood of becoming infected. This illness is easily spread by respiratory droplets from nasal and oral secrections. Similar symptoms may begin in 48-72 hrs after exposure.

Answer 4

No: As with any exposure to virtually any infection ever, the one exposed does not always get sick, including infants. Many factors come into play, including the degree of exposure and the competence of the immune system of the one exposed. With many infections, symptoms become apparent within 2-4 days of the exposure. If you are concerned about your baby's health, let your pediatrician know.

Answer 5

Some do not get sick: Some people who are exposed to hand-foot-mouth disease do not show ill symptoms. These people (called "carriers") may have the virus and be contagious for a while, so they can pass the virus to another person. Generally, doctors do not recommend isolating "carriers" of h-f-m disease from the community, because it is hard to determine who the carriers are or how long a carrier stays contagious.

Answer 6

Find/confirm illness: With any imaging method (mri, ultrasound, etc...), the pros/cons must be weighed. What information will the imaging provide to arrive at a diagnosis? Is it cost effective (although patients seldom worry about the cost)? Do i need a live, real-time view (as in ultrasound) or a more detailed view (as in ct/mri)? Is the patient at higher risk of harm from radiation (try to avoid in pregnancy), etc...

Answer 7

Different Results: This scans look at different things and give the physician different information. The bone scan looks at bone metabolism. The ct and MRI look at bone anatomy. Ct is better at imaging certain parts of the body than MRI and vice versa.

Answer 8

No: Before your MRI you will be asked a series of questions to determine if the MRI is safe for you. The metal plate in your leg should not prevent you from getting an mri. If you become uncomfortable during the scan, you may have to stop and take a break.

Answer 9

Yes: You will need to investigate the type of orthopedic bioimplantable device that was used to determine if it is safe for exposure to high intensity magnetic fields such as those found in mri. If the bioimplantable material contains ferrous substances in the plate or fixators, an MRI is prohibited due to the probability of causing pain and injury.

Answer 10

Probably not: Your leg is fairly far from the field and the rf pulse. If put in in the last 15 years there should be no concern.

Answer 11

Yes if not improved: If you are still hurting without any real improvement or if it is feeling worse, then a MRI would be indicated unless the pain is mild and not affecting your life.

Answer 12

Whiplash: Unfortunately whiplash syndrome is difficult to treat and diagnose for that matter. I would get a cervical mri, but remember that the findings on MRI may or may not correlate with your symptoms.

Answer 13

Exam first: There has been a lot of great diagnostic skill derived from years of training & practice that your physician can bring to the process of examining a patient.After an exam, the physician can decide if additional studies are necessary prior to treatment.

Answer 14

Needs to be examined: An examination will go along way in determining what might be the problem as well as what teats need to be performed and what can be done.

Answer 15

Maybe, but...: You should have your son medically evaluated to help determine the cause of his pain. He may need an MRI, but usually Doctors start out with a physical exam, and then x-rays. Depending on the findings, your Doctor may recommend an MRI or other additional imaging procedure.

migraine history mra/mri results: right a1 anterior cerebral artery is hypoplastic. right p1 posterior cerebral artery is markedly hypoplastic. low lying cerebellar tonsils, no chiari. borderline high riding left jugular bulb.what's the significance?

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