What is this T2 hyperintense signal at my tongue?

[meb62]

Last month after a C-spine MRI for checkup with MS specialist a T2 hyperintense signal was found at the right side of the base of the tongue.

So here is my question, Would normal tissue show up on a MRI as a T2 hyperintense signal? The ENT doc said it could be that the right side of the base of the tongue is just more prominent. I had always thought that the lesion or tumor would have to have something in it in order for the MRI to pick it up hyperintense (T2 signal) otherwise our whole body would light up during a MRI.

Fast-forward to today, I am awaiting results of Flow Cytometry. Doc wants to rule out lymphoma. Initial results from biopsy were negative for Oral Cancer. Yah!

[22cyclist]

Normal tissue would not show up as a hyperintensity on T2 in an MRI, but fluid might. It sounds like they are ruling things out though. I would have to trust what the physicians are doing for now and see what they come up with. It is an odd place to have a T2 hyperintensity, and you didn't say how big it was.

You should probably be asking your neurologist this question. Ask him/her and let us know what they say.

I wish you the best.
Take care
Lisa

[meb62]

Normal tissue would not show up as a hyperintensity on T2 in an MRI, but fluid might. It sounds like they are ruling things out though. I would have to trust what the physicians are doing for now and see what they come up with. It is an odd place to have a T2 hyperintensity, and you didn't say how big it was.

You should probably be asking your neurologist this question. Ask him/her and let us know what they say.

I wish you the best.
Take care
Lisa

The lesion/signal was measured at approx. 5 mm. The MS specialist was the one to refer me to the ENT as he (MS Doc) did not know what it was. He said it defiantly was not MS. But he was hesitated to speculate cause Ears Nose and Throat was not his specialty And now ENT says , it could be just normal tissue??? Anyway, will keep you posted.

[22cyclist]

Good thanks for keeping us informed!

Take care
Lisa