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Title: mri results
Post by: msf2 on March 14, 2010, 10:58:23 am

Hi

I had my mri on thursday and have to wait until tuesday to get the results from the doctor. but i was able to get a copy of the images. based on what i see, i am expecting a diagnosis of AN. wondered what everyone here thinks. pictures are on you send it here:


https://www.yousendit.com/download/THE3MWZFQXBVbS9IRGc9PQ

any opinions would be appreciated.

Title: Re: mri results
Post by: yardtick on March 14, 2010, 01:49:44 pm

I'm not a Doctor, but I do see something.  I am not a patient person, the waiting is a killer.  Hang in there, you will know soon enough. 

Anne Marie

Title: Re: mri results
Post by: sgerrard on March 14, 2010, 04:23:35 pm

If it is one, it is a tiny one (smaller than mine, for instance, which is a small one). It could also be some other benign tumor. Or just a blip.

Like it or not, you will have to wait for a trained radiologist to review the entire MRI scan, to see if there is a consistent indication of something going on your right side there.

What symptoms are you experiencing?

Steve

Title: Re: mri results
Post by: leapyrtwins on March 14, 2010, 04:52:15 pm

I'm not a doctor, so I won't even venture to guess what your diagnosis is.

Although there are worse things in the world, I'm hopeful you don't have an acoustic neuroma.

However, if you do, we're all here to help and support you.

Best,

Jan

Title: Re: mri results
Post by: msf2 on March 14, 2010, 08:15:22 pm

Thank you everyone for replying. The waiting is tough.

My symptoms are dizziness, some pain in my ear and some ringing. But it is mostly the dizziness.

This is a very nice forum. Thanks again.

Title: Re: mri results
Post by: sunfish on March 15, 2010, 06:37:10 am

I'm a short-timer here - recently diagnosed and awaiting treatment.  But so far, the hardest part was waiting for those first appointments with the neurosurgeon and waiting to get the first MRI results.  Now I'm waiting for treatment, which starts tomorrow.  I try to balance rest and staying busy as ways to cope.  And I rely especially on my faith (pray, talk to others of your faith).

Please DO let us know what you find out tomorrow.

Title: Re: mri results
Post by: HeadCase2 on March 15, 2010, 08:59:54 am

Hello msf2,
  Your MRi images mention that these images are with contrast.  Which is the best way to see acoustic neuroma tumors, they stand out with a light white color.   But to my untrained [and free!] eye, I don't see anything that looks like the other MRI images posted on the forum.  There is a tiny white blip on the right side, but I doubt that it is a tiny tumor.   My guess is that your doctors may have to look for another potential reason for your dizziness.  Good luck with your doctor appointment.
Regards,
  Rob

Title: Re: mri results
Post by: jazzfunkanne on March 16, 2010, 04:21:08 am

lets us know the outcomex

Title: Re: mri results
Post by: zhengcw on March 17, 2010, 08:06:36 pm

msf2,

I hear there is Doctors in L.A help to assess AN MRI, but I don't remember the link?
Does anyone have the link?
Thanks,

Chiwen

Title: Re: mri results
Post by: Pooter on March 18, 2010, 02:09:47 pm

Here's a link to their website:  http://www.houseearclinic.com/acousticneuromaconsultation.htm (http://www.houseearclinic.com/acousticneuromaconsultation.htm)

Here's partially what's said:

Send the MRI scans by express delivery to:

House Ear Clinic
Attn: Acoustic Neuroma Website Consultations
2100 W. Third Street, 1st Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90057

You can expect to hear from a House Ear Clinic physician within 24 hours of our receipt of your information. You may also call or FAX a House Ear Clinic physician at:

Telephone: (213) 483-9930
FAX: (213) 484-5900



Regards,
Brian