abhay s4h, Author at Scan4Health Diagnostics Gurgaon - NABH Approved

From Drug Resistant Epilepsy to Seizure-Free Life

abhay s4h — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:19:03 +0000

A 20-year-old female with drug-resistant epilepsy since early childhood underwent comprehensive pre-surgical neuroimaging evaluation.

Advanced imaging strategy at Scan4Health: The evaluation included
1.   FDG-PET brain
2.   HArNESS-based epilepsy MRI with Connectomics-driven neural network mapping
3.   PET–MR integration

What changed everything?
FDG-PET revealed focal hypometabolism in the left insular cortex (volume: 1.7 cc). This metabolic abnormality triggered a highly targeted structural re-evaluation of the left insula, leading to identification of an extremely subtle focal cortical dysplasia (FCD)—with only ~1 mm cortical thickening compared to the contralateral side.

Why this mattered surgically?
The insula is a high-risk surgical zone due to its deep location and close relationship with M2/M3 branches of the middle cerebral artery and perforators. Consequently, meticulous presurgical planning is critical to balance seizure control with vascular and functional safety.

Precise PET–MR localization:
– Enabled confident surgical targeting in a traditionally avoided region
– Provided a quantitative estimate of epileptogenic tissue volume to guide extent of resection
-Supported connectomics-based network mapping, clarified relationship to the arcuate fasciculus and eloquent language networks

Intraoperative validation: Despite resection of the temporal lobe (4 cm above the temporal pole), electrocorticography continued to show epileptiform firing. Only after resection of the left insular cortex did the firing cease—validating the PET–MR hypothesis.

Outcome: The patient is now seizure-free.

Take away message:
At Scan4Health, PET and MRI are performed under one roof, powered by harmonized (HArNESS-based) epilepsy protocol and multidisciplinary expert collaboration. In this case, seamless PET–MR integration directly shaped surgical decision-making and enabled a targeted intervention that prevented epileptic seizures—delivering a truly life-changing outcome for the patient.

For patients with drug-resistant epilepsy, this level of imaging precision is not just a technical achievement—it is life-changing because Every Seizure-Free Life Matters.

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abhay s4h — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:09:13 +0000

MRI Cisternography for CSF Rhinorrhea:

MRI Cisternography for CSF Rhinorrhea: This emphasizes how adv MRI protocols can guide clinicians toward the right management approach.

A 48-year-old male presented with right-sided nasal discharge and a clinical suspicion of 𝐂𝐒𝐅 𝐑𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐡𝐞𝐚.

An 𝐌𝐑𝐈 𝐂𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 was performed at Scan4Health using high-resolution T2 SPACE sequences, followed by post-intrathecal contrast-enhanced imaging.

On detailed evaluation, no definite contrast-enhanced CSF tract was seen extending across the cribriform plate or skull base into the sinonasal cavity, ruling out active CSF leak or cephalocele.

To further validate, a delayed scan done after 36–38 hours also showed no evidence of any contrast leak.
Associated findings included mild to moderate pansinusitis and hypertrophied turbinates.

This case emphasizes how combining advanced MRI protocols with meticulous review can differentiate between sinus pathology and true CSF leak, guiding clinicians toward the right management approach without unnecessary interventions.

At Scan4Health, every case is a step forward in precision and patient-focused diagnostics.

MRI Cisternography for CSF Rhinorrhea

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Re-defining Clarity in Diagnosis: MRI KUB in a challenging Retroperitoneal Case.

abhay s4h — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:06:32 +0000

MRI KUB Retroperitoneal Case:

A 62-year-old female presented with Persistent Left Flank Pain for two months. Initial clinical evaluation suggested a possible renal mass.

A Digital Contrast-Enhanced MRI KUB was performed at Scan4Health, using high-resolution dynamic imaging sequences.
On evaluation, the scan revealed a large retroperitoneal trans-spatial multiloculated multicystic lesion, measuring approximately 26 x 14 x 13 cm, occupying the left abdominopelvic region.

The lesion had smooth septal enhancement, no diffusion restriction, and was seen causing mass effect over adjacent structures, including the left kidney, spleen, and pancreas, without signs of invasion.

Further analysis pointed toward a Retroperitoneal Lymphatic Malformation, a rare benign condition that can clinically mimic more sinister pathologies.

This case underscores how advanced MRI protocols and detailed cross-sectional evaluation help avoid unnecessary interventions and provide clear direction in complex retroperitoneal diagnoses.

At Scan4Health, every scan is a step toward precision, compassion, and clinical clarity.

MRI KUB Retroperitoneal Case

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