Head MRI results

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I am unsure how to read my MRI results can you please help me.

MRI brain that was performed on 26th July and was reported by Consultant Neurologist. It is reported to show no significant intracranial abnormality. It does show a few tiny T2/FLAIR hyperintense foci in the subcortical white matter of the frontal lobes. No evidence of typical demyelinating plaques or a mass. I note patient has a history of migraine, and non-specific white matter changes are not uncommon to see in patients with migraine.
Mucosal paranasal sinus disease is noted on both sides. I would suggest GP to review fi clinically relevant.
No further routine appointments arranged for patient. If any clinical concerns, please feel free to refer back to service.

Gemma J - Macmillan 1 month ago

Dear ShazAnxiousGirl,

Thank you for writing in with your question to us at ask a nurse. My name is Gemma, and I’m one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialists here at the Macmillan support line.

It’s natural that you would want to understand everything your scan report says. I note the consultant neurologist who wrote the report, did not feel that there was any need to send you a further routine hospital appointment, which is hopefully reassuring in itself.

On this platform we are unable to access the rest of your medical records for full context. Therefore, our level of information can never be personalised.

The report extract above mentions “mucosal paranasal sinus disease” Diseases of the paranasal sinuses include sinusitis and chronic sinusitis and can usually be well managed by a general practitioner, or GP.

As the excerpt above suggests a further review with your GP, if you have not already made this appointment we encourage you to do so. They will be able to explain what these results mean for you and complete the clinical assessment that is suggested in your report.

I hope this information has offered you a bit of reassurance.

With best wishes,

Gemma J, Cancer Information Nurse Specialist

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Head MRI results