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Uncal hypertrophy refers to the enlargement or thickening of the uncus, a specific part of the temporal lobe in the brain. This condition is often associated with increased intracranial pressure or various neurological disorders. It can be indicative of underlying issues such as tumors, cerebral edema, or other structural changes in the brain. Imaging studies, like MRI, are typically used to diagnose and assess uncal hypertrophy.
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What is uncal hypertrophy?
Uncal hypertrophy refers to the enlargement of the uncus, a part of the temporal lobe of the brain, often associated with conditions such as temporal lobe epilepsy or increased intracranial pressure. This enlargement can lead to compression of adjacent structures, such as the brainstem or cranial nerves, potentially resulting in neurological symptoms. The condition can be identified through imaging techniques like MRI or CT scans. Treatment depends on the underlying cause and may involve medical management or surgical intervention.
What does ashes mean?
asymmetrical septal hypertrophy
What does left uncinate hypertrophy and grade 1 disc protrusion mean?
left uncinate hypertrophy and grade i disc protrusion mean spinal canal stenosis
How did Pablo Picasso revolutionize the art world?
his father an uncal
What are other words besides megaly that mean enlargement?
hypertrophy
What does the medical abbreviation LVH mean?
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
What does mild to moderate uncal disc athrosis with posterior disc omplex causing mild spinal stenosis mean?
means your mildly to moderately messed up!
What type of exercise causes increase in muscle size?
Hypertrophy.
How can you use hypertrophy in a sentence?
The hypertrophy of the liver was causing the problem.
What is the icd9 code for right ventricular hypertrophy?
right ventricle hypertrophy
Icd-9 code for bph?
The abbreviation 'BPH' can mean benign prostatic hypertrophy or hyperplasia. They are coded differently. 600.00 benign prostatic hypertrophy without obstruction 600.01 benign prostatic hypertrophy with obstruction 600.90 benign prostatic hyperplasia without obstruction 600.91 benign prostatic hyperplasia with obstruction
What is the definition of hypertrophy?
excessive use of muscles - Hypertrophy is an increased muscle size
