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A member asked:

Can a lesion (14x6x6 mm) inferolateral to the right putamen cause tinnitus-like symptoms at left ear although lesion is lateral to medial geniculate?

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Dr. Cesar Sturla answered

Possible: Possible. Look for other causes of tinnitus first.

Answered 2/8/2014

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