What does "No midline shift" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
"No midline shift" refers to the position of the structures in the brain. Normally, these structures are located in the middle of the brain. If there is a "midline shift", it means that something, like swelling or a mass, is pushing these structures away from their usual central position. When a report says there is "no midline shift", it means everything is in its normal place and there's no sign of anything pushing on the brain structures.
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