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I had a brain mri to look for ischaemia and inflammation. could the the 3mm hyperintensity be related to either of these?
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MRI Hyperintensities: It depends on where it is, in what kind of location and tissue, grey matter or white matter. Postmortem studies combined with MRI suggest that hyperintensities are dilated perivascular spaces, or demyelination caused by reduced local blood flow or ischemia. White matter hyperintensities can occur with bipolar or major depression. Please follow up with your physician/neurologist for more info.
Answered 8/23/2014
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Yes: Your MRI should be looked at by a competent neurologist and/or neurosurgeon. 3 mm hyperintensity can be a foci of inflammation, or non-specific, or artifact. Please see a qualified.
Answered 8/25/2014
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