MRI Results...Can someone speak doctor?

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Hi everyone:

Just a quick question...

I have my initial MRI results and I'm curious...I don't know what they mean

or how serious this is...Can some explain some of this to me?

Findings:

The cerebellar tonsils extend to almost 1cm below the foramen magnum to the

level of the posterior arch of C1. THere is apparent crowding at the

foramen magnum with suggestion of " slight pegging. " No syrinx visualized in

the brainstem or upper cervical cord to the C2-3 level. Ventricular size is

within normal limits. Visualized blow voids are grossly patent. The

vetebral and basilar arteries may be both slightly diminutive, with

associated prominent bilateral posterior communicating arteries.

Prominent hyperintenst T2 signal opacification of the left mastoid air cells

and mild partial opacification right mastoid air cells.

Impression:

Arnold Chiari I Malformation as above. Left greater than right mastoid

opacification which may reflect inflammatory and/or retained fluid.

So....

Who speaks " doctor? " I know about the tonsils, but after that, I'm lost....

Thanks for your continued help.

Rich