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What Does Hyperintense Foci And Flair In MRI Brain Plain Mean?
On the advise of my doctor I got a MRI (Brain Plain) done. The result shows 'Hyperintense foci on T2W and FLAIR in bifrontal deep medullary white matter'. I am 62 and am on asprin, nitrates and medicine for BP for last 18 years.
What does the finding mean? and what more I should do to treat this?
Dalip Mehra
What does the finding mean? and what more I should do to treat this?
Dalip Mehra
Mon, 16 Jan 2017
Anonymous's Response
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I read your question carefully and understand your concern. 'Hyperintense foci on T2W and FLAIR in bifrontal deep medullary white matter' is most likely referring to microangiopathic changes. These occur in every patient and get more with each year of life. They are harmless and you should not worry about it. Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Wu
Kind regards,
Dr. Wu
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