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CT Scan And Doctor Said Gliosis Formation Behind Left Eye. Serious?

my son just had a ct scan and there the doctor called it a Gliosis formation behind the left eye, he has a MRI tomorrow morning but we can't think of any head injury he has had, no ms in either side of family, some strokes and heart problems. He is 40 years old and has had sinus problems most of his life and spells where he was dizzy and lost vision focus but these symptoms were a few years back. What is Gliosis and how serious is it?
Sat, 12 Oct 2013
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Gliosis is a kind reactive changes occurring in a type of neural cells. Adjacent to the bony structures, it usually suggests possibility of reaction to an old trauma. However, gliosis has pleanty of various other causes. So, physical exam is mandatory to assess the condition properly. The point of concern is his dizzy spells and lost vision focus few years ago. Kindly, discuss these with your Neurologist.


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CT Scan And Doctor Said Gliosis Formation Behind Left Eye. Serious?

Hi, Thanks for consulting HealthcareMagic! Gliosis is a kind reactive changes occurring in a type of neural cells. Adjacent to the bony structures, it usually suggests possibility of reaction to an old trauma. However, gliosis has pleanty of various other causes. So, physical exam is mandatory to assess the condition properly. The point of concern is his dizzy spells and lost vision focus few years ago. Kindly, discuss these with your Neurologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. If you like my answers and wish me to answer in future, bring it to my attention: Dr Vasanth. Url link is as follows: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vasanth/66057 Wish you good health!