MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of the brain is a diagnostic technique that uses magnetic field and radio waves to produce images of the brain and brain stem. It is a safe and painless method. An MRI can detect cysts, tumors, bleeding, swelling, infections, inflammation, aneurysms, and developmental deformities of the brain.
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My father is taking medication for headaches. Please review.
Query: Hi doctor, My father is 70 years old, and he had severe headaches and nausea a few weeks ago, so the doctor ordered an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) brain. Based on the results, he is taking some medications and is doing well. I want a second opinion, just to be sure that there are no other issu... Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) with diligence and would like you to know, that I am here to help you. There is intermitted narrowing of the right vertebral artery.Can you please specify what drugs are being ... Read Full »
My nephew underwent a brain MRI, and there was an abnormal finding. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My nephew underwent a brain MRI. The report says the following: A small one centimeter oval area in the right frontal cortex anteriorly, which appears separate from the rest of the cortex. What is the cause? No calcification is noted in it. The impression available from the report is ... Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to iCliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. I have read your query and reports (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). The MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) report reveals that an area of the brain that is not normal, but the cause of th... Read Full »
Please give me your opinion regarding my CT scan.
Query: Hi doctor, One year ago, the patient had seizure and fits. I have attached the preliminary observation report, which was done by a neurologist. Then, we started the medication as per the prescription. During the course, the patient reported intermittent light headache. A week before, the patient had... Read Full »
Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. The latest computed tomography (CT) scan done shows amass lesion in the right parietal lobe. To find out the nature of this mass and to decide the course of treatment, w... Read Full »