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What are the side effects of mega cisterna magna?
Query: Hello doctor,I have done a CT scan of the brain recently and found everything was normal but with mega cisterna. The report shows scalp hematoma but that was from childhood and operated. I am worried about mega cisterna. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your CT scan is normal. Mega cisterna magna is a normal variant. So do not worry about that. Scalp hematoma is a collection of blood outside your skull (bone) and is, therefore nothin... Read Full »
I have mega cisterna magna and midline cerebellar hypoplasia. Will the condition progress further?
Query: Hi doctor,I had an MRI four years back and was diagnosed with mega cisterna magna and midline cerebellar hypoplasia. My doctor told me it was a congenital lesion. I have taken a scan this year and waiting for my reports. Is this condition life-threatening and progressive? I do normal activities dail... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.From the report attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), these are congenital abnormalities in the brain. Do not worry since they do not cause any symptoms like seizures. However, take MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan once every five years to... Read Full »
What is mega cisterna magna, and what is the significance?
Query: Hi doctor, Can you please review my MRI scan and check if everything is normal, and is there anything to worry about? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) shows most structures visible within normal limits except incident mega cisterna magna. Cisterna magna is a normal CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) filled space on the... Read Full »