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Subtle right frontal subcortical white matter focus of signal alteration, this finding is not specific it might represent changes associated with migraine less likely vasculitis or demyelinating diseas?
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Your question is??: What is your question? White matter lesions can be related to several causes including the ones you listed.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Unclear: It is hard to tell without looking at the images. Findings like that (white matter focus) are common and may be associated with migraine. Vasculitis and demyelinating disease get mentioned often, but less likely to be the case if there is no relevant clinical picture. Please consult with the doctor who requested the scan. All the best.
Answered 9/29/2016
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