What does grossly unremarkable mean in a MRI?

A “grossly unremarkable” mri scan is one in which there are no apparent abnormalities, distinct from normal anatomy. This does not mean there is no injury or disease present. There might be a location where the brain is developing that appears differently than expected and that could be a normal variation. A brain MRI might also show an area where the brain is damaged. This is not an abnormality, but it can indicate a cause of your symptoms.

What does grossly unremarkable mean in an MRI?

The magnetic resonance images ( mri are a type of scan that uses a magnet to show the distinct levels of tissue contrast inside the body. You will be given an injection of contrast dye to highlight your organs and look for lesions or other problems. If your scan shows your brain and spinal cord are not grossly unremarkable, it may be difficult to detect an underlying disease.

What does a grossly unremarkable MRI mean?

A MRI goes beyond looking at brain tissue and spinal column to assess for damage to other soft tissues. These include the heart, lungs, and major organs. A MRI can detect scarring and infection and evaluate for issues like blood clots, tumors, and other abnormalities. If the MRI shows any of these findings, a doctor should be notified.

What does grossly unremarkable mean in MRI?

After looking at the images, a radiologist may decide that the findings are normal and do not need to be reported. If the findings are not normal, the report will describe what is observed. The report will also describe what is normal and may provide explanations for the findings that are not normal.

What does grossly unremarkable mean in a MRI report?

The MRI report should include a summary section that gives a quick overview of the exam results. Sometimes this section will describe the appearance of your brain, spinal cord, and nerves and describe whether any of these areas were affected. But if your brain or spine did not appear to be in any way unusual, this may not be mentioned in the report.