What is punctate foci in the brain?
What is punctate foci in the brain?
The presence of a few hyperintense punctate foci in the cerebral white matter at MRI is a very common finding that can be regarded as insignificant in most of the cases. These bright dots, considered as normal, can be a manifestation of dilated perivascular spaces or small gliotic or lacunar ischemic foci.
What is foci hyperintensity?
T2-hyperintense foci are one of the most frequent find- ings in cerebral magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Most frequently these lesions involve white matter, although they can be present in gray matter as well. In some cases they are incidental findings and can pose serious diagnostic problems.
What does punctate foci subcortical white matter mean?
See below: It means you may have tiny lesions in white matter where nerve fibers extend away from nerve cells. The increased signals may indicate areas of injury Read More
What is the meaning of T2 hyperintense foci?
Background: T2-hyperintense foci are one of the most frequent findings in cerebral magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). They can pose serious diagnostic problems which is reflected by their English name and abbreviation – UBOs (Unidentified Bright Objects).
What does foci T2 Flair multiple white matter mean?
mri results scattered punctate foci of incresead t2/flair signal intensity are observed inthe subcortical and deep white matter, what it means? It usually is an: incidental age-related finding due to chronic microvascular changes, but not always. A few foci at your age are probably nothing to worry about.
What are the effects of deep white matter hyperintensities?
Deep white matter hyperintensities (DWMH’s) are associated with a more resistant form of depression, and the patient is more likely to present with cognitive dysfunction, psychomotor slowing, and apathy. They are also closely associated with late-onset depression.
Are there multiple punctate foci of increased T2 and Flair?
There are multiple punctate foci of increased T2 and Flair… There are multiple punctate foci… There are multiple punctate foci of increased T2 and Flair signal throughout the deep white matter and subcortical white matter in both cerebral hemispheres. The apperance is non specific.
See below: It means you may have tiny lesions in white matter where nerve fibers extend away from nerve cells. The increased signals may indicate areas of injury Read More
Background: T2-hyperintense foci are one of the most frequent findings in cerebral magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). They can pose serious diagnostic problems which is reflected by their English name and abbreviation – UBOs (Unidentified Bright Objects).
What are the sulci of Flair signal hyperintensity?
“Several sulci of T2 and FLAIR hyperintensity within the white matter of both cerebral hemispheres” “Primary diferential considerations include sequela of chronic small-vessel ischemic disease. No evidence of acute infarction.”