He has undergone several imaging studies of which I would like to mention an MRI of the brain showed subcortical lesions on T2 images and also a lesion in the parasagittal corpus callosum. He has an MRI of the C – spine, which showed osteoarthritis. His ejection fraction is 63%, and chest x-ray is negative. Echocardiogram showed a small mitral regurgitation.
Do you know what it means?
2007-01-19 06:16:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Lesions on vertabra bodies can be caused by osteoporosis,bones with holes or pores. T2 is thoracic vetebrae number 2 and c spine is cervical spine-which is the neck. They are saying that there is osteoarthrits in the neck region and lesions in the thoracic region which is mid back. the spinal curve region.
now the legion in the parasagital corpus callosum is the region that connects the brains left and right hemisphere. a legion there could signify a stroke or tumor begining. I imagine that would be why they did the echocardiogram.
Which showed a small mitral regurgitation, which is a signifiying factor of a small stroke. This can be treated by clot busters in many cases and with aspirin.
This patient should be monitored for a few days to determine if in deed it was a stroke suffered and if there may be an after shock stroke
2007-01-19 06:34:39 · answer #1 · answered by pegasis 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would get clarification for sure!
subcortical lesions on T2 images and lesion inn the parasagittal corpus callosum: First let me say that an MRI with T2 weight showing lesions is non-specific, meaning I cannot tell you specifically what it going on here. You will probably have more specific imaging done to clarify what is going on up there. Usually lesions in that area mean "an area of non-function", and are associated with MS, parkinsons, stroke, etc. I do not have enough info to be more specific. Typically a lesion there may cause you to notice things like your short-term memory is shot, you would have difficulty paying attention, you may have difficulty thinking of the words you want to say, saying them, or remembering their meaning, difficulty with abstract reasoning, etc. How big is the lesion? There is not enough information to answer the what it means.
I cannot tell specifically from what you wrote what is going on with the MRI of your brain and would seek further testing and clarification there.
As far as the electrocardiogram goes, an ejection fraction is the measure of your heart's efficiency with pumping. If you have 100% of your blood volume, and a 60% ejection fraction, that is well within normal limits, meaning your heart is pumping efficiently. You can look that up on WebMD or anywhere, but the idea is that it was a good result.
A mitral valve regurgitation is when the blood back-flows throw the mitral valve of your heart. A small regurtitation would not be of great consequence and is common, often something present at birth. A larger regurgitation would mean that less oxygenated blood was circulating, and might cause you to feel tired. It is something to keep an eye on and again, maybe further testing to make sure you know what is going on.
The chest x-ray being negative, means that it is negative for obvious disease or injury. Positive would mean you had something in your chest x-ray that you shouldn't.
Sorry. That's the best I can do with the info. I have. I use WebMD a lot for clarification, but with MRI's it is not so easy to get insight. I wish you the best. I would see a neurologist regarding the brain MRI and get real clear on those results in short order. Of all that you wrote, any neurological lesions would be something I would investigate promptly.
As far as osteoarthritis of the spine goes, you can see a rheumatolgist and may want to get more info there as well. Is there nerve entrapment? It is common if you are over 50 to have degenerative arthritis in your joints. I think just about everyone has it. There is much information on how to best deal with it all over the web.
I wish you all the luck in the world. Hope this helped.
2007-01-19 07:01:44 · answer #2 · answered by whereRyou? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best thing you can do for your husband is to find a good Neurologist and bring the films or cd of the MRI with.
Good Luck!
2007-01-19 09:50:30 · answer #3 · answered by irishpolskilove 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why dont u just ask the doctor! it will be much easier rather than posting it on yahoo answers. its a waste of time this way.
2007-01-19 06:23:40 · answer #4 · answered by NY has spoken 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you have a couple of small cuts on your brain and part of your spine is arthritic, but thats all i can tell you, you need to see your doctor.
2007-01-19 06:24:43 · answer #5 · answered by stephizzal 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask him to explain item by item. Thats what you have a doctor for.
2007-01-19 06:19:19 · answer #6 · answered by Kenneth F 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it means that u have a brain tumor... lol..... ok, that was a joke.... honestly, how about u ask him that... how r we suppose to know...
2007-01-19 06:27:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋