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Is It Serious For A Brain Mri To Show A Small Dark Spot On The Front Right?
hi. recently had a brain mri while having serious vertigo symptoms. The doctor called to tell me I had an abnormal mri showing a small dark spot on the front right. He told me it is a common occurrence and does not feel anything is wrong. Ordered a repeat mri in 6 months just to double check. Opinion?
Mon, 27 Jan 2014
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An abnormal small area in the brain that you are referring to is probably a lacunar infarct or small vascular ischemic changes. Further information is needed to know the exact MRI finding, but if your doctor has told you to review in six months then there is no need to worry. Please take medications regularly.
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An abnormal small area in the brain that you are referring to is probably a lacunar infarct or small vascular ischemic changes. Further information is needed to know the exact MRI finding, but if your doctor has told you to review in six months then there is no need to worry. Please take medications regularly.
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