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Mri results scattered punctate foci of incresead t2/flair signal intensity are observed inthe subcortical and deep white matter, what it means?
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It usually is an: incidental age-related finding due to chronic microvascular changes, but not always. A few foci at your age are probably nothing to worry about. However, you need to talk to your doctor about what it means in your particular clinical situation.
Answered 2/24/2018
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