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I know no one here are doctors but if someone can help me understand this MRI I would sure appreciate it. I do have an appt set to go over results but am anxious.

The cortical sulci, cisterns and ventricles are proportionate in size and not
enlarged. There is a mild to moderate burden of nonspecific nodular
periventricular, deep and subcortical white matter foci of T2 prolongation.
There is T2 signal hyperintensity within the brainstem particularly involving
the pons. These findings are more than expected for a patient of this age. No
hemorrhage, mass, midline shift, extra fluid collections or restricted
diffusion. Normal intracranial flow voids.
The orbital contents are unremarkable. There is minimal paranasal sinus mucosal
thickening. Normal nasopharyngeal soft tissues. Partially visualized cervical
spine hardware.
Impression:
No evidence of acute intracranial disease.
Mild to moderate burden of nonspecific white matter T2 prolongation, and
significant T2 signal hyperintensity within the pons and brainstem. These
findings may be secondary to early manifestations of chronic small vessel
ischemia and brainstem ischemic gliosis. Demyelinating disease and other
etiologies are also considerations, in the appropriate clinical setting.


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