MRI EXAMINATION OF THE HEAD WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST

MRI EXAMINATION OF THE HEAD WITH AND WITHOUT CONTRAST

INDICATION FOR STUDY:         389.16, right greater than the left hearing loss.  Mastoiditis.

FINDINGS:               Multiplanar and multisequence imaging with and without contrast was performed on the Open MRI at XXXXXX.  There is no significant abnormality to the brain parenchyma.  There is no abnormal enhancing lesion or mass.  There is no evidence of infarct, bleed, midline shift, or extraaxial fluid collection.  The cerebellum and CP angles show no gross abnormality.  In the mastoid air cell regions, there is concern for slight mastoiditis bilaterally.  This may appear slightly more prominent on the right than the left, but overall is not prominent.  This is seen on the axial T2 weighted images.  If there is any further concern, would recommend CT evaluation or further evaluation as needed.  There is slight nasal septal deviation with convexity to the right.

IMPRESSION:         No significant abnormality to the brain parenchyma or abnormal enhancement.  Changes consistent with slight mastoiditis bilaterally as discussed.  Would recommend further evaluation or follow-up as needed.

Thank you for the referral.

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