what does this mean? Impression: There are scattered foci of T2/FLAIR hyperintensity within the periventricular, deep and subcortical white matter. The findings are nonspecific but may be seen in mild to moderate small vessel ischemic changes. No evidence for acute infarct or hemorrhage.
Subcortical white matter lesions may be associated with cardiovascular disease. They may also be associated with multiple sclerosis, if the patient has other MS signs and symptoms.
Hyperintense signals in the bifrontal subcortical white matter on MRI can indicate various conditions such as small vessel ischemic disease, demyelination, or inflammation. Further evaluation and clinical correlation are necessary to determine the underlying cause.
The periventricular white matter is located around the ventricles of the brain, primarily surrounding the lateral ventricles, while the subcortical white matter is found beneath the cerebral cortex of both cerebral hemispheres. These regions are crucial for communication between different brain areas, facilitating the transmission of signals. The periventricular white matter contains important pathways involved in various functions, whereas the subcortical white matter connects cortical areas with deeper structures and plays a role in motor control and cognitive processing.
This phrase is a statement that would be used by a radiologist when reviewing the results from a MRI. Breaking down the phrase by individual parts:T2 - An indication of the type of scan that was done. In a T2-weighted scan, areas that are fluid-filled appear bright, while areas that are fatty appear dark. A T1 scan would show the opposite results.Hyperintensity - An indication of a bright region on the scan.Foci of T2 Hyperintensity, therefore, means "focal points, or concise areas, of very bright spots."Subcortical and periventricular white matter - These are locations within the brain. Regions of the brain are categorized by color (white matter or grey matter) and location (cortical, or related to the cortex, subcortical, or below the cortex, etc).The statement, therefore, means "white spots on a MRI scan at certain locations within the brain."This statement alone does not indicate any particular disease is present. It is a piece of information that a neurologist would use to help determine whether or not someone had a certain disease or condition. There are many conditions or diseases which can cause white spots on the brain; only a neurologist can sort through the possibilities and determine what caused these white spots.
Light can pass through matter that is transparent, but still be scattered if the matter is not completely uniform or smooth. Examples include frosted glass, wax paper, and frosted plastics.
This finding typically indicates small areas of increased fluid content in the brain's white matter, usually due to conditions like small vessel disease or microvascular ischemia. Further evaluation may be needed to determine the specific cause and significance of these hyperintense foci.
A low density area in the subcortical white matter of the left posterior parietal lobe could indicate a region of decreased cellularity or myelin loss. This may be associated with conditions such as demyelinating diseases, vascular damage, or other pathologies affecting the white matter in that specific brain region. Further investigation with clinical correlation is necessary to determine the underlying cause.
Mild diffuse cerebral and cerebellum volume loss and T2 hyperintensity within the periventricular white matter refers to a stroke. This can cause a slight decrease in the white matter of the brain.
Small hypo densities are seen in bilatereral para ventricular region
What treatment to be given in this case
It can be: -absorbed -reflected -refracted (scattered)