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What is the meaning of "bilteral optic nerve tortuosity" on an mri report? the doctor didn't mention it at all during the appointment. is it of any concern?

Q: what is the meaning of "bilteral optic nerve tortuosity" on an mri report? the doctor didn't mention it at all during the appointment. is it of any concern?

: That finding means both optic nerves are tortuous or tortuous optic nerves (TON). Depending on the symptoms/medical history, this MRI finding will become a relevant clinical finding. Give example: TON is an often reported MRI finding in benign intracranial hypertension.

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That finding means both optic nerves are tortuous or tortuous optic nerves (TON). Depending on the symptoms/medical history, this MRI finding will become a relevant clinical finding. Give example: TON is an often reported MRI finding in benign intracranial hypertension.

Answered 10/30/2022

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What is the meaning of "bilteral optic nerve tortuosity" on an mri report? the doctor didn't mention it at all during the appointment. is it of any concern?

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