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What is scattered foci?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

In what context?: What kind of test results are you referencing? MRI? There is not enough information to answer the question.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/25/2021

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