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Acute myeloid leukemia, bone tb, can this affect the brain?dr said my mom is confused and he wants to do brain scan.why a scan and what could it be?
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Yes: Tb can affect the brain (lining of th brain). AML can rarely involve the lining of the brain as well. Maybe that is what your doctor is searching for...
Answered 6/10/2014
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Need to assess: Would not avoid MRI brain, as this is part of evaluation of her confusion. A lumbar puncture might be an additional intervention. Tuberculosis could cause brain issues, such as a tuberculoma, or chronic meningitis. The answer may be medication adverse effects. The leukemia could be playing an underlying role also.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Brain scan: Will rule out lesions to brain, help with diagnosis , ;prognosis.Age of your mother important factor. What does her hematologist say about need for scan?
Answered 3/26/2014
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