Question 1

where is the frontal lobe located?

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Inside the skull: The frontal lobe is located inside the skull( cranium) in the front part ( anterior cranial fossa) somewhat above the eyes. You actually have two of them-- a right frontal lobe and a left frontal lobe.

Question 2

what is frontal lobe angioma?

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Normal variant: A brain angioma is also known as a developmental venous anomaly. This is a normal variant in which a vein persists from fetal development. These do not cause symptoms.  These are typically found incidentally on brain mri.

Question 3

what is frontal-lobe syndrome?

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Frontal lobe symptom: .There are many diseases that have frontal lobe symptoms; however, there is no frontal lobe syndrome.  The frontal lobes control what you can call your personality. People with frontal lobe lesions may have change in personality, compulsive behaviors, disinhibition (saying or doing inappropriate things), loss of sympathy/empathy for others and apathy to themselves.  Overall change in behavior.

Question 4

what does the right frontal lobe control?

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Right Frontal Lobe: For a great summary see:   http://www.neuroskills.com/brain-injury/frontal-lobes.php. In short -  right frontal lobe is involved in non-verbal capabilities.

Question 5

what would a white spot on the frontal lobe mean?

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Very non-specific: I presume you are referring to white spot seen on a MRI brain scan. It is always important to review the scan results with your doctor who originally ordered the scan to discuss the clinical significance or often times insignificance of the radiologic finding. In general, if someone has risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol, not controlled, then MRI can show white spots.

Question 6

what are common symptoms of a frontal lobe tumor?

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Personality changes: The frontal lobe is known to give us our personality traits. In the case of a tumor any disruption in this area of the brain changes in the person's behavior and personality may be seen. However this largely depends on the size and specific area and also the resulting destruction of the brain by that tumor.

Question 7

what do i do if possible damage to left frontal lobe?

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Depends...: Difficult to answer without more information, but if there is damage to the frontal lobe, this usually cannot be repaired, and therapy is performed to maximize function. Please rephrase if you need additional information.

Question 8

please explain what does the right frontal lobe control?

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Brain: For a great summary see:   http://www.neuroskills.com/brain-injury/frontal-lobes.php. In short -  right frontal lobe is involved in non-verbal capabilities.

Question 9

i was wondering what does the right frontal lobe deal with?

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Right Frontal Lobe: For a great summary see:   http://www.neuroskills.com/brain-injury/frontal-lobes.php. In short -  right frontal lobe is involved in non-verbal capabilities.

Question 10

what would a person be like if they damaged the left frontal lobe?

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Speech and weakness: Damage to the left frontal lobe can occur from various causes, but often blood clot occluding blood flow or a hemorrhagic stroke with often several symptoms that are unfortunately seen. These include slurred speech, difficulty with expression of speech, however, fortunately still often able to understand speech, and drooping of the right face as well as weakness of the right arm and leg.

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