What does it mean for MRI of an infant to show faint hyperintense areas noted in bilateral periventricular regions?
Patient: My son is 1 yr 8 months old...he is not walking on his own...so dr suggested MRI n MRI report shows .ventricular system appears mildly prominent,normal in shape position and signal morphology,cisternal and sulcal spaces are mildly prominent,small faint hyperintense areas noted in bilateral periventricular frontal and Pareto occipital regions.rests things are normal....pls tell me wat does it means Doctor: Hi...though I do not have the images of the MRI before me right now, by what you quote, I feel it should be - Periventricular Leukomalacia - a condition which occurs in prematurely or underweight born babies. Their mentation and IQ will be perfect, but they will have problems with their legs and walking. Usually there wont be any problem with the hands. This condition is called - Spastic Diplegia and is amenable for physiotherapy. Please do not worry as the kid will get better with physiotherapy.Regards - Dr. Sumanth