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I had a brain mra-mrv, all is normal but there is a note "hypoplasia left transverse gulf represents anatomy variation.what does this means? its ok?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

It means: it is normal. What you describe is a common normal anatomic variation.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I had a brain mra-mrv, all is normal but there is a note "hypoplasia left transverse gulf represents anatomy variation.what does this means? its ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

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