34-yr-old female who recently had head CT scan to rule brain bleed after several fainting episodes. Radiologist s report reads: RADIOLOGY REPORT* Clinical Data: Near-syncope while showering. Fever. CT HEAD WITHOUT CONTRAST Technique: Contiguous axial images were obtained from the base of the skull through the vertex without contrast Comparison: None. Findings: The brain has and unremarkable appearance without evidence for hemorrhage, acute infarction, hydrocephalus, or mass lesion. There is no extra axial fluid collection. The skull and paranasal sinuses are normal. Slight prominence of the CSF spaces could represent premature atrophy. Correlate clinically. IMPRESSION: No acute intracranial findings. Question mild premature atrophy. I am scared to death and have to wait three weeks to see a neurologist. What could all this mean. I do not have any symptoms or a family history of neuro diseases. Please help!
Thank you for asking Chat Doctor. My name is Chat Doctor. As the ct scan brain is unremarkable as you mentioned above you should be thankful to God... Pre-mature atrophy does not have any significance as this is age related changes in brain which is not harmful... I would also like to share with you that get checkup to nearby consultant for your satisfaction... Doctors treat the patient not the scan... Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything is not clear. Thanks.