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Mri of my eye after optic nerve stroke- focal thickening is slightly t1 hyperintense. what does that mean?

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MRI : I would be concerned that this was resultant from either ischemia from carotid stenosis embolism or also possible...Optic neuritis... I was seen an eye doctor for a dilated exam to distinguish.

Answered 10/29/2012

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A member asked:

Mri of my eye after optic nerve stroke- focal thickening is slightly t1 hyperintense. what does that mean?

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