Hello, my 14 year old daughter had an MRI with a contrast yesterday, she suffers from daily headaches and migranes, the found white and black spots on her brain, they said it could be a stroke, inflamation, migranes or MS. How come they cant tell what it is? Is any other test that can be done? What about a PET scan? What are the consequences of these spots on her brain?? I am going crazy, I live in Utah. The doctors did not want to do an MRI I had to get upset and I just dont understand why not?
Hi, Thank you for posting your query.First, I would like to reassure you that there is no need to worry about the MRI findings of your daughter. The findings of white and black spots (technically hyperintense and hypo intense lesions) are non-specific, and one specific diagnosis can not be made only on the basis of MRI findings. The MRI findings need to be correlated with symptoms and examination findings. In your daughters' context, the most likely cause could be migraines. Your neurologist would be able to sort this out. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow-up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/