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Having a discrepancy, it is basal cisterns or basilar cisterns in the brain?

Posted By: HELP! on 2005-10-10
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My opinion: basal cisterns in the brain
Subject: My opinion: basal cisterns in the brain

so don't really know if this helps.
MRI of brain results - ventricle, s/l sulkine and basal cisterns. TIA
Subject: MRI of brain results - ventricle, s/l sulkine and basal cisterns. TIA


basal cisterns?
Subject: basal cisterns?

Dr. is probably mumbling, eating lunch, who knows?
in the brain- the s/l bosic cisterns are patent
Subject: in the brain- the s/l bosic cisterns are patent


subarachnoid cisterns? nm
Subject: subarachnoid cisterns? nm

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Sulci, intervals, or cisterns....sulcal intervals prominent???? nm
Subject: Sulci, intervals, or cisterns....sulcal intervals prominent???? nm

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discrepancy
Subject: discrepancy

While Stedman's Equipment words has it as MediPort, that spelling does not go through Stedman's Medical Spellchecker.  It only accepts it as Mediport.  That is the spelling I have always used and I've never been corrected.  MediPort with that spelling is a company that makes medical imaging display devices.
Discrepancy Marker
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I would put in a discrepancy marker at the "second" mouthwash part of the sentence and send it to be reviewed.
it is a true *discrepancy* so FLAG IT....
Subject: it is a true *discrepancy* so FLAG IT....


flag it as it is a DEFINITE discrepancy...nm
Subject: flag it as it is a DEFINITE discrepancy...nm


it's a true discrepancy because MD spelled it...
Subject: it's a true discrepancy because MD spelled it...

QA marker, reason being *discrepancy* and then in the QA/QC comment box you need to type what the discrepancy is (keeping it as short as possible)..."MD spells Zelexia, I think he means Celexal, hence true discrepancy"
Perhaps Galeazzi sign, limb length discrepancy
Subject: Perhaps Galeazzi sign, limb length discrepancy

probably a typo but not limp length


basilar.
Subject: basilar.

x
basilar septum
Subject: basilar septum

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basilar atelectasis
Subject: basilar atelectasis


basilar crackles?
Subject: basilar crackles?


I always put basilar crackles nm
Subject: I always put basilar crackles nm

x
Sted's Rad Words has basilar...nm
Subject: Sted's Rad Words has basilar...nm

x
vertebral basilar syndrome nm
Subject: vertebral basilar syndrome nm

xx
must be mild basilar crackles. :)
Subject: must be mild basilar crackles. :)


In PE: Extremities with basilar edema
Subject: In PE: Extremities with basilar edema

Patient has pneumonia.  Is this right or should I leave a blank?  Thanks.
dolichoectatic basilar artery nm
Subject: dolichoectatic basilar artery nm


vertebral basilar stroke?
Subject: vertebral basilar stroke?


According to Google, there is such thing as top-of-the-basilar syndrome, but what about
Subject: According to Google, there is such thing as top-of-the-basilar syndrome, but what about

vertebrobasilar?
s/l "dolo quatatic" basilar artery. sm
Subject: s/l "dolo quatatic" basilar artery. sm

We did review his MRI scan, which does show a slightly doloquatatic basilar artery but was otherwise within normal limits. 
The last part is vertebral-basilar stroke.
Subject: The last part is vertebral-basilar stroke.


basal nm
Subject: basal nm

x
basal......NM
Subject: basal......NM

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Neuro: S/l giant basilar tip aneurysm "tackings" nm
Subject: Neuro: S/l giant basilar tip aneurysm "tackings" nm

xx
basal doneness?
Subject: basal doneness?

I'm not sure if they are saying right-sided basal doneness or basal numbness?  This is in a person with end-stage CHF.  Any suggestions?  Thanks!
basal dullness
Subject: basal dullness

That makes more sense.  Thanks!!!


basal ganglia
Subject: basal ganglia

even though it sounds like the doctor says basal ganglionic..
the correct wording would be:

Linear branching echoes noted in the right basal ganglia region consistent with ..

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Stedman's Neuro shows "top of basilar syndrome." nm
Subject: Stedman's Neuro shows "top of basilar syndrome." nm

x
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Subject: basal metabolic temperature - nm


Bilateral basal sl dyzostomy
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Is there a receivable basal cell carcinoma
Subject: Is there a receivable basal cell carcinoma

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Same MRA, same ESL: "s/l Cephala segment of the basal artery"
Subject: Same MRA, same ESL: "s/l Cephala segment of the basal artery"


basal cell "in vivo" carcinoma ???
Subject: basal cell "in vivo" carcinoma ???

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basal rate? If so, you've missed the drug name. sm.
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Could it be the basal rate of the previous drug in the list?
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Subject: could it be MOHS surgery?? they use it for basal cell carcinoma.


status post s/l fatebral basal stroke??
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Removal of basal cell carcinoma from the nose. Please s/m.
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Subject: brain freeze. Is it mass effect or mass affect (CT of brain) THANKS


Hi poodle lady, this one would be "cephalad segment" of the basal artery...sm
Subject: Hi poodle lady, this one would be "cephalad segment" of the basal artery...sm

just orienting the direction.  Used to working in Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine in-hospital, so I am trying to figure out your other posting, ok? 
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Subject: He is undergoing s/l Moore's procedure for basal cell carcinoma on the nose. thank u


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Subject: Left thumb basal joint s/l pinch s/l pesio arthritis.

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Subject: I thought it sounded more like basal rate too. Doc lists immediately above Novolog 1 unit for every 17 grams of carbohydrates.

What do you think?
STRESS: Images reveal decreased uptake of radioisotope in the inferior wall and BASAL septum.
Subject: STRESS: Images reveal decreased uptake of radioisotope in the inferior wall and BASAL septum.


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Subject: Wenzel is a German name - Joerg Wenzel, his naem is mentioned in relation to basal cell.carcinoma........Googl;e