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What do you suggest if my doctor said mri showed an abnormalty what does this mean?
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Too non specific: Abnormality can be old scar, infection, old stroke, old fracture; the list goes on. You do not mention body part. You should discuss this vague answer with the doctor that ordered the exam.
Answered 9/28/2016
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