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væskesignal

English translation: loss of signal intensity in the disc

21:01 Nov 11, 2023
Norwegian to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general) / Norwegian MRI of spine
Norwegian term or phrase: væskesignal
Hei!

I have a report following a patient's MRI scan of their spine. A part of this reads:

"I nivå L2/L3, lett redusert skivehøyde og redusert væskesignal i discus"

I can't find the meaning for 'væskesignal' anywhere, help - or pointers, at least - appreciated! :)

Mvh
Alison.
Alison Waddington
United Kingdom
Local time: 09:47
English translation:loss of signal intensity in the disc
Explanation:
From the reference below: An MRI is capable of evaluating the hydration within the discs based on increased signal on the T2-weighted images. Increased disc signal on T2-weighted images is associated with dehydration of the lumbar discs. Change in the disc signal, or darkening of the signal, is associated with dehydration or loss of hydrogen ions within the disc. This is often associated with lumbar disc degeneration. Decreased hydration leads to a loss of signal intensity on the T2 images which leads to darkening of the disc on the image ...
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Thanks again, Eodd.
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loss of signal intensity in the disc


Explanation:
From the reference below: An MRI is capable of evaluating the hydration within the discs based on increased signal on the T2-weighted images. Increased disc signal on T2-weighted images is associated with dehydration of the lumbar discs. Change in the disc signal, or darkening of the signal, is associated with dehydration or loss of hydrogen ions within the disc. This is often associated with lumbar disc degeneration. Decreased hydration leads to a loss of signal intensity on the T2 images which leads to darkening of the disc on the image ...


    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3401540/
eodd
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Thanks again, Eodd.
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks for your prompt response, Eodd. Does 'ødemsignal' mean the same thing? (If not, I'll post it as a separate query!)


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neutral  Christopher Schröder: Not convinced this isn’t just (signs of) less fluid in the disc
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Reference: see

Reference information:
Imaging of Musculoskeletal Disorders - Degenerative disc ...
radiologymasterclass.co.uk
https://www.radiologymasterclass.co.uk › tutorials › d...
This T2-weighted MRI image shows *****reduced fluid signal***** within the discs; the discs appear blacker than usual – compare with the normal disc at T12/L1; The ...

liz askew
United Kingdom
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Asker: Thanks, Liz.

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