Question 1

what is the definition or description of: lobe?

Accepted Answer

Part: 1. A rounded projection, especially a rounded, projecting anatomical part. (for example, the lobe of an ear)
2. A subdivision of a bodily organ or part bounded by fissures, connective tissue, or other structural boundaries. (for example, a lobe of the liver).

Question 2

hi i have heptatic lesion on my left lobe what can that be?

Accepted Answer

One of many: Things. It could be a benign adenoma seen in patients taking oral contraceptives, or fatty infiltration, or a nodule, or cyst. And lastly it could be a tumor, but that would be unusual in a 25 year old.   There's no way of knowing without looking at images and a possible biopsy.

Question 3

what is focal linear scar right lobe?

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Scar: If my suggestion is right you mean scar in right lobe of lung. It's usually scar of previous lung infection like tuberculosis or pneumonia or others old problems - pleuritis, atelectasis, trauma, surgery.

Question 4

minimal regression of the right upper lobe ptb?

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More: information is needed. What is your question?
What you quote may refer to a resolving pneumonia but I cannot tell if this is so..
What does your abbreviation mean (??ptb"")

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Hope this helps 
Dr Z

Question 5

how many lobes of liver do u have to have to live?

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One: Most our organs are redundant and we can life with much less than normal.

Question 6

how many lobes are in the cerebrum in each hemisphere?

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Cerebral lobes: They are 4 ; Frontal, Parietal, Temporal &amp; Occipital.

Question 7

what is frontal lobe angioma?

Accepted Answer

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 8

what is the cause of occipital lobe pain?

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occipital neuritis : There is a nerve actually a pair of nerves which supply posterior aspect of the scalp or the occipital region. It is called the greater occipital nerve.  When he gets irritated it causes pain in the region of its distribution. This irritation maybe caused by trauma, muscle spasm, cervical disc disease, or even something as  as simple as having to wear a hard hat day in and day out.

Question 9

what is the parietal lobe and what is it's function?

Accepted Answer

Part of brain: It is part of brain positioned above the occipital lobe and behind the frontal lobe.
Its function is to integrate sensory information from the visual cortex. It includes infomation processing related to the sense of touch. So it is involved in visuospatial processing. It is also involved with language processing.

Question 10

i keep on getting migrains by the frontal right lobe?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: If you are getting frequent headaches, you should see a doctor to determine if these are drug withdrawal type headaches from too much pain medication or if not taking anything regularly you need to be placed on prophylactic medication for the "migraine".

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