North Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 (edited) My wife has been having some killer headaches; when meds didn't help her Dr. order a cat scan. On Friday my wife picked up the cat scan report to take with her to her Dr. apt set for Monday afternoon. the part that has us worried is ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPRESSION: Postoperative left occipital lobe with porencephaly in the left cerebellar hemisphere. On contrast images there is a suggestion of faint enhancement in the left cere bello pontine angle. Recurrent mass not excluded. Recommend further evaluation with MRI with gadolinium. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Basically is sounds like they may have found something and they think an MRI is in order. She had a brain tumor (not cancer) removed back in 93. Anyway, we see the Dr. tomorrow, but I'm willing to bet more money than I have that all he will do is order the MRI and refer her to a specialist. Actually I hope that he does refer her to a specialist, preferably to one that is a civilian. Edited August 24, 2009 by North Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevoro Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 You have my prayers with you. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Prayers sent to you and the wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 North, I hoping for the best... prayers coming your way. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Thoughts and prayers sent..... The "suggestion of faint enhancement" on CT scan is probably just some scar tisssue from her previous surgery. I wouldn't get too worried about it just yet. The report sounds like radiologist jargon for "let's just cover our ass on this one" and recommend and MRI. The quality/resolution of the CT scans nowadays is very good, and I doubt it's a tumor based on that report. I hope all goes well with her appointment. Keep us posted. If you want to send me a CD copy of the films, I'll get you a free second opinion from one of our radiologists. Just drop me a PM and I'll hook you right up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PINMAN44 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Prayers sent. I wish the best for her North. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JQ- Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Thoughts and prayer sent. Never give up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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XD Niner Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 They've been sent. My best wishes to you both for a successful outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Prayers and positive thoughts are inbound. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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G-ManBart Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Some prayers headed your way...fingers, toes and paws crossed. R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_B Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 North, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let me know if I can do anything to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Our prayers are with your wife, you and the family. BOZ and Lorraine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leam Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Prayers sent to the Great Physician. Leam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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North Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 Thoughts and prayers sent.....The "suggestion of faint enhancement" on CT scan is probably just some scar tisssue from her previous surgery. I wouldn't get too worried about it just yet. The report sounds like radiologist jargon for "let's just cover our ass on this one" and recommend and MRI. The quality/resolution of the CT scans nowadays is very good, and I doubt it's a tumor based on that report. I hope all goes well with her appointment. Keep us posted. If you want to send me a CD copy of the films, I'll get you a free second opinion from one of our radiologists. Just drop me a PM and I'll hook you right up. Thanks everyone, a big thank you to CSEMARTIN for the offer. The Doc today pretty much mirrored CSEMARTIN's opinion but ordered the MRI anyway. Hopefully she can get the MRI in the next week or two, depends on tri-care. Thanks again for all the prayers and well wishes. Clint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwana Six-Gun Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Keep positive thoughts. Everyone on here is pulling for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 We picked up the radiologist report today, could anyone put this in lay terms for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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