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Abnormalities in deep white matter regions. is non specific & can be seen in the setting of demyelination migraine or vasculities mri report, explain?

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White Matter Abn: White matter abnormalities can be seen in a variety of conditions. Radiologist interpreting these studies list all of the possible conditions that can be clinically diagnosed. Depending on the clinical setting, your doctor will review the imaging and based on the number and location will provide you with what is the most likely reason for the abnormalities.

Answered 3/29/2014

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This is typically: What is reported by a radiologist that is looking at the film but has never seen or examined the patient. It is up to the examining physician to determine if the findings are clinically related to anything. There is a vast difference between ms and migraine.

Answered 9/28/2016

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GENERIC ANSWER: I have no indication as to why your doctor ordered the mri, so my answer is general. The reading of the films lists a variety of possible explanations for the white matter lesions, including blood vessel problems, multiple sclerosis, and migraine, but could also include prior head trauma, smoking, and hypertension. Suggest a conference with your doctor to discuss relevance.

Answered 3/30/2014

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