Conditions our MRI scans have found

A colloid cyst is a non-cancerous mucus-containing growth in the brain. Colloid cysts are rare and are thought to have a congenital origin. There are typically no symptoms from a colloid cyst, but sometimes they can slowly expand in size, causing headaches, nausea/vomiting, or visual changes, particularly in people over the age of 30 years old.

Coronary stenosis is the blockage or narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. It is often due to atherosclerosis, which is when plaque (cholesterol containing fatty deposits) builds up and hardens the arteries. If atherosclerosis progresses, it can block blood flow causing a heart attack or stroke.

Coronary artery calcification is when parts of the vessels of the heart accumulate calcium deposits. This calcification process is similar to atherosclerosis, which is when plaque (cholesterol containing fatty deposits) builds up and hardens the blood vessels, and it is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (e.g. heart attack and stroke).

The hip is a ball-and-socket joint. The ball moves in the socket, allowing the leg to rotate and move forward, backward and sideways. As an individual ages, it is common for the cartilage (thin tissue that covers bone surfaces providing smooth, friction-free movement) in the hip joint to wear down. Degenerative hip joint changes can cause symptoms such as pain, stiffness, swelling around the joint, tenderness, limited range of motion, or a sensation of catching or grinding in the joint with movement.

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the jaw joint, located in front of each ear. The joint acts like a sliding hinge, connecting the jawbone to the skull. TMJ problems can involve the joint and the surrounding muscles. The cause of TMJ degenerative changes can include past trauma, poor posture and/or bruxism (clenched/grinding teeth).

Your MRI images reflect a potential history of having abdominoplasty (i.e. tummy tuck). This surgery was not indicated in your medical history. If you have had this procedure in the past, no further evaluation or follow-up is needed.