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A member asked:
What does mri mean when it says "the medial gastrocnemius muscle takes a relatively lateralized course"? is this a hernia?
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The radiologist gets fussed at if they just write normal on reports. They describe the area being imaged. This is just a description of the features of the muscle group. It does not indicate a herniation. The doc who ordered the study should explain if it has any importance in your case. It is likely just a minor variant.
Answered 7/27/2022
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