what does t2 hyperintense mean
a focus of T2 hyperINTENSITY means that the signal from that area has different tissue characteristics compared to normal brian tissue. Usually this is due to an increased water content of the tissue.Pathological tissue usually has more water than normal brain so this is a good type to scan to pick this up.however it does not reveal any information about what it is although the site and pattern of abnormality does.sually this is due to an increased water content of the tissue. Pathological tissue usually has more water than normal brain so this is a good type to scan to pick this up. however it does not reveal any information about what it is although the site and pattern of abnormality does.