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Mri done 6 yrs ago, very tiny cyst on brain, never referred to physician, should i worry? notes on mri from radiologist made it seem extremely benign

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Dr. Mark Fisher answered

Specializes in Neurology

Rest easy: The only thing that puzzles me is why you've started to worry about a 6-year-old MRI. That cyst was most likely there when you were born and it'll be there when you die. If it hasn't caused any problems by now, I think you can stop fretting about it.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/22/2016

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A member asked:

Mri done 6 yrs ago, very tiny cyst on brain, never referred to physician, should i worry? notes on mri from radiologist made it seem extremely benign

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Fisher answered

Dr Altman agreed

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