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Myelogram
A myelogram is a kind of radiographic examination that enables doctors to detect abnormalities of the spinal cord, spine or its surrounding structures. MRI and CT scans have replaced this kind of examination.
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Your ct myelogram shows c6-c7 a broad based central disc protrusion causing some cavity anterior thecal sac and does not appear to laterlize on either side could this cause you to stumble walking some?
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Not unless you're dizzy.
This is likely from the post procedure Radiologist's report. What it says is that the CT scan after dye injection and shaking you on the table like a martini (or just rotating you up and down a bit) shows that you have a mild disk bulge at your C6/7 disk (the disk between Cervical (neck) vertebrae 6 and 7, which are fairly low down the neck) doesn't appear to be bulging on the sides (laterally) which could press on a nerve.
Your cervical disks do not affect your walking at all - the cervical area controls and affects your arms, hands, fingers and associated nerves. The legs are controlled by the lumbar area, mid point of the back to the tailbone.
UNLESS the cervical cord is impinged enough to be damaged. Then symptoms can occur anywhere below the level of spinal cord damage.
What process results in an exchange of genes between homologons chromosomes?
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Crossing Over
Are there any special preparations you need to make before a myelogram?
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According to the Medical Encyclopedia:
"Patients should be well hydrated at the time of a myelogram. Increasing fluids the day before the study is usually recommended. All food and fluid intake should be stopped approximately four hours before the myelogram.
"Certain medications may need to be stopped for one to two days before myelography is performed. These include some antipsychotics, antidepressants, blood thinners, and diabetic medications. Patients should consult with their physician and/or the facility where the study is to be done.
"Patients who smoke may be asked to stop the day before the test. This helps decrease the chance of nausea or headaches after the myelogram. Immediately before the examination, patients should empty their bowels and bladder."
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Where does isovue contrast terminate in a lumbar myelogram?
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Isovue is water soluble, so about 24 hours after it was injected it will be totally absorbed by the body, processed, and excreted as a waste byproduct by the kidneys.
