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What does a prominent cisterna magma mean on an mri scan? does this affect memory?
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No need to worry: A prominent cisterna magna is an incidental finding, and won't cause you any problems. It won't affect your memory.
Answered 5/13/2018
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No: It is a congenital, developmental anomaly of little clinical significance.
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