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Mri scan shows ischemic gliosis? waht is it and what is its treatment?
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Gliosis: Gliosis is essentially what is left over in the brain after some injury. Think of it as scar tissue. Ischemic means it is result of decreased blood flow for some reason.
Answered 7/12/2020
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