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Saw neuro for probable migraine: nonspec. 3mm hyperintensity on mri, no signif. abnrmlty, no ... lesions to suggest demyelinating disease, neuro ref to ms spec? please see profile for report.

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Dr. Olav Jaren answered

Referral reason: It sounds like your provider just wanted some help- so they asked someone to take a look at you and review your MRI films. Sounds like this is a precaution. Doubt that MS will be diagnosed here.

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Answered 5/22/2016

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A member asked:

Saw neuro for probable migraine: nonspec. 3mm hyperintensity on mri, no signif. abnrmlty, no ... lesions to suggest demyelinating disease, neuro ref to ms spec? please see profile for report.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Olav Jaren answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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