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What can result from having age related ct cerebral atrophy?

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Dr. Ruth Seaman answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Depends: This is an expected finding in most cases but best read by a neuroradiologist. MRI is preferred over CT. If mild, global, and age-related, not usually a concern unless clinical symptoms have emerged. All brains shrink with age, but does not have to produce clinical problems just due to mild atrophy.

Answered 1/5/2019

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