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I have been diagnosed with brain damage/gliosis/low grade glioma in left frontal lobe. doctors are still not sure what it is. only mri done?

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Not Yet Sure: I suspect an abnormality was seen that could be one of the following: 1. Gliosis. 2. Low Grade Glioma Quite different problems. I. is benign and 2. is malignant. You will need more test to decide. Follow-up may be needed. PET/CT of brain may help.

Answered 6/15/2014

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