MRI update

Erin's MRI results are back and they show no underlying cause for her torticollis. According to the nurse, her brain and spinal vertebra are normal. So, that is wonderful news.

However, there were two incidental findings on the MRI. Apparently Erin has 3% extra fluid around her brain/skull. (I'm assuming it's added protection for her big brain!) They assure us that it's normal, is in no way related to wearing the DOC band, and should resolve on it's own by the time she is two years old. In addition, Erin has an "insignificant" syrinx cyst from the base of her cervical spine to the top of her lumbar spine, that 99.9% of the time does not turn into anything. However, it's the standard procedure for the neurologist to make a referral any time there is an abnormal finding on MRI. So, Erin will be going to see a neurosurgeon in mid-January.

Supposedly, all of these tests and doctors' visits are to make us "feel better". Funny, but we felt just fine before, and still think our daughter is perfect just the way she is. :-)

UPDATE 1/15/09: We saw the neurosurgeon. He said that there is NOT a syrinx cyst on the MRI. He also said that Erin's brain is normal. Her skull basically had a growth spurt and grew faster than her brain could fill it. So her body made extra fluid to cushion her brain, but it should all level off by the time she is three. The doctor said some kids just have bigger heads, and Erin probably gets hers from her Daddy. He said "go home and enjoy your daughter." So, we never have to go back because, like we already knew, Erin is just fine. :-)