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kara77
12-22-2006, 02:36 AM
I have had an increase in my migraines and my doc said she thinks that I might have whats called "ice pick" migraines, I have also had some mild memory loss... Im 29 yrs... can anyone help me to understand what this means? Any help is appreciated!!!

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MRI BRAIN W/O CONTRAST Exam: MRI BRAIN W/O CONTRAST
Exam: MRI BRAIN W/O CONTRAST
CRANIAL MRI::

Clinical information: Headaches.

Sagittal T1, coronal T2 fat-saturated, and axial T2 FLAIR and
diffusion sequences were obtained of the brain.

The sagittal T1 sequence shows decreased signal intensity in the
clivus bone marrow. There also appears to be some posterior
convexity suggesting the possibility of an expansile lesion. It
has a somewhat ground-glass appearance on the T1 and on the FLAIR
sequences. No definite destructive lesion is seen. Gray and
white matter, CSF spaces and vascular flow voids appear normal.
The craniocervical junction appears normal. The diffusion
sequence shows no abnormality.
IMPRESSION:
1. Possible expansile abnormality in the clivus. The
appearance is nonspecific but suggestive of fibrous
dysplasia. No frank destructive lesion is seen.
I would recommend high-resolution skull-based CT
for further evaluation.
2. Otherwise, normal exam.

hhkos
12-23-2006, 01:11 PM
Kara,

Sorry I can't help interpret the MRI, but I just wanted to tell you to hang in there w/all of it in general. Be persistent, keep pressing until you understand it and what it means. I know all of it is frustrating, but hang in. (I need to also, and I'm trying to take my own advice.) Things will get better.
-- Hilary

tammyr
02-26-2007, 10:06 AM
I am sorry to inform you this thread has been copy/pasted on to mylot. Here is a link:
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tammyr
03-02-2007, 12:13 PM
The above post has been deleted by mylot. Wish I could help you understand the MRI, but it is above me. Hope all turns out to be well.