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I had a ct scan today. the results say i have a perivascular space on base of brain, on the right. what does this mean? thank you.

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Means you check out: It's a benign finding and in fact quite normal in the majority of people.

Answered 4/27/2014

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Dr. Joseph Racanelli answered

Specializes in Radiology

Benign: Perivascular spaces are just that. There are blood vessels coursing through the brain. On occasion a small cystic space develops around the vessel. I see them every day. They are not important except to recognize them for what they are.

Answered 3/31/2015

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