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What does nonspecific heterogeneous marrow signal suggestive of red marrow reconversion on brain mri means?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Red marrow: reconversion usually indicates a chronic hypoxic or anemic state. For example, it is sometimes seen in heavy smokers. Talk to your doctor about what it means in your case.

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Answered 11/18/2020

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A member asked:

What does nonspecific heterogeneous marrow signal suggestive of red marrow reconversion on brain mri means?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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