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What would typical next steps be if head/neck mri/mrv found unilateral internal jugular vein compression by c1 transverse process? symptoms: intermittent difficulty concentrating; intermittent very mild disequilibrium for 2 years. otherwise normal?

Q: what would typical next steps be if head/neck mri/mrv found unilateral internal jugular vein compression by c1 transverse process? symptoms: intermittent difficulty concentrating; intermittent very mild disequilibrium for 2 years. otherwise normal?

: Obtain an evaluation from a neurosurgeon. Unclear that your symptoms correlate with the transverse process, but there may be an indication to surgically intervene.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Obtain an evaluation from a neurosurgeon. Unclear that your symptoms correlate with the transverse process, but there may be an indication to surgically intervene.

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Answered 1/27/2022

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A member asked:

What would typical next steps be if head/neck mri/mrv found unilateral internal jugular vein compression by c1 transverse process? symptoms: intermittent difficulty concentrating; intermittent very mild disequilibrium for 2 years. otherwise normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Berryman and another doctor agreed

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