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[|Human|] Hi my name is Ida and I had an MRI done the findings were the posterior fossa structures are unremarkable. the cervical spinal cord is without intrinsic abnormality or cord expansion. the prevertebral and paravertebral soft tissues are maintained. There is mild mid cervical disc desiccation with preserved disc space heights. The axil images C2-C3 and C3-C4 no significant herniation or stenosis. C4-C5: 1.4 mm central bulging of the annulus. no significant central stenosis as the central AP thcal diameter remains 9.8 mm. N foraminal narrowing. C5-C6 1.4 mm right paracentral bulging of the annulus mildly effaces the ventral thecal sac. no significant central stenosis as ther is an abundant CFS dorsal to the cord and central AP thecal diameter remains 10.5 mm. not formal narrowing. what does this mean...?
[|AI|]  Hi, Thanks for writing in. Your MRI findings are explained below in simple language.1. The posterior fossa structures are unremarkable. The cervical spinal cord is without intrinsic abnormality or cord expansion. The posterior fossa includes the cerebellum and brain stem which is normal. The upper portion of spinal cord is also normal.2. The prevertebral and paravertebral soft tissues are maintained. The soft tissues in front and on sides of spine are normal.3. There is mild mid cervical disc desiccation with preserved disc space heights. The water content in the discs is decreased. This is age related changes.4. The axis images C2-C3 and C3-C4 no significant herniation or stenosis. C4-C5:The discs at level C2-C3 and C3-C4 are normal.5. 1.4 mm central bulging of the annulus. No significant central stenosis as the central AP thecal diameter remains 9.8 mm. No foraminal narrowing. Mild bulging of disc is seen, but this is not causing any serious concerns.6. C5-C6 1.4 mm right paracentral bulging of the annulus mildly effaces the ventral thecal sac. No significant central stenosis as there is an abundant CFS dorsal to the cord and central AP thecal diameter remains 10.5 mm. not foraminal narrowing. Mild disc is also noted at this level more to the right side and this is also not causing any serious concern or nerve pinching. Your symptoms related to the neck can be managed with medications, rest and physiotherapy.