MRI area of high signal

[RhiannonX]

so my daughter aged 14 got a letter back after a month from her mri scan and they said everything was okay however there was an area of high signal towards the front left side of her brain they said it is non specific does anyone know what this means or what it can be caused by? Many thanks

[StrawberryCream]

I googled it and it came up with a similar question on here from 3 yrs ago!

AnthonyMS explained - "An MRI is useful in reconstructing tissue from a series of images at unique depths along the x,y and z axis. Images are taken from the top of the skull down to the base (axial), from the front to back (corticol) and from side to side (sagital), so each image represents a unique slice of the brain (you might want to image it sort of like cutting a cake into infintesimal pieces), so no areas of the brain are missed on the scan and each layer can be analysed. High signal areas are areas of abnormal tissue. Like all tissue, when the brain is injured a scar forms over the injured a scar forms over the injury, if the brain is scarred it will give off a high signal which differentiates it from normal (unscarred) tissue. You can always see scar tissue as it appears white (high signal) on an MRI".

Headway also replied -"AnthonyMS has explained the mechanics of the MRI scan brilliantly there. It is worth noting that there are many possible causes of lesions that the hyperintense signal indicates. They are quite common in the general population, particularly older people, but in your case (person who responding to) they could be explained by the injury.  .....  Scarring or inflammation of the brain, which is what they indicate, can cause a wide range of effects as the brain tissue is no longer able to function normally."

Hope this helps Rhiannon and hope it was ok AnthonyMS and Headway for quoting your helpful answers here

[RhiannonX in reply to StrawberryCream]

Thank you for your help,much appreciated x

[RecoveringH]

Pineapple's for breakfast to help reduce inflammation!  Also cherries, apples, almonds,  ginger, turmeric, sweet potato.  Diet is a powerful healer.

Best.

[RhiannonX in reply to RecoveringH]

Thank you x

[MXman]

Morning Rhiannon,

Have you asked the GP or the consultant to explain it to you? I know there not brilliant at doing this (mine wasn't) but its worth a shot. Have a good day. Nick