MRI of T-Spine

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I had an MRI (3T) of the T-Spine. The radiologist report states the following:

Findings: Normal thoracic vertebral alignment is present without subluxation. A few scattered T1 and T2 hyperintense lesions are present most consistent with typical vertebral hemangiomata. Osseous marrow signal is within nnormal limits. There is no thoracic cord impingement. The thoracic spinal cord is normal in appearance and signal. No abnormal cord enhancement is seen. No foraminal stenosis is seen.

Impression: MRI thoracic spine within normal limits. No abnormal cord signal or enhancement. No foraminal or central stenosis is seen.

Question: With all of the "MS" symptoms I am having, including MS Hug, is it possible that the scattered lesions are actually MS lesions?  How are lesions consistent with hemangiomata different from those related to MS?

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Thanks so much for your responses. My follow up with the Neuro. isn't for another 4 weeks. In the past he has taken time to look at the images right in front of me during my appointment. I'm hoping this time he will do the same. :)

[jensequitur]

MS symptoms are neurological symptoms - caused by damage to the nerve or to the place in the brain that the nerve leads to.  Whether the damage is caused by MS or by a hemangiomata, you're going to have symptoms.

I would rely on the radiologist's report for now and seek treatment for the symptoms you're experiencing.  

I've found this site very useful - it has typical MS lesion formations, as well as lesions caused by other problems.

http://www.radiologyassistant.nl/en/4556dea65db62

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I suggest reading some of the current threads about LP's and the errors of radiologists.  Your films should be read by the neurologist.  Some of these guys don't spend enough time on their study.  Sometimes you have to be ready with information so you aren't blown off.

[steph74]

I am not a dr so it's best to check with yours for an accurate interpretation, but it sounds like the lesions are seen on your vertebrae, rather than the spinal cord.  So to me it doesn't sound like they saw MS lesions on the T-spine.

Let us know what your dr thinks.