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What is a lacune?
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Finding on brain MRI: A lacune is a small fluid collection in the brain. It can result from an old stroke including asymptotic strokes which may be unnoticed by the person. Small collections of cerebral spinal fluid near the base of the brain are sometimes mistakenly called lacunes.
Answered 6/28/2019
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