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Re: mri brain - what is foci and what is significance of size, number and locations?

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Nonspecific: Foci indicates scattered lesions in different areas of the brain and need clinical correlation to diagnose significance. If the lesions are changing in size, number, location, and also are causing neurological symptoms, this likely is consistent with multiple sclerosis, but a variety of other possibilities could be considered. Discuss fully with your doctor.

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MRI Brain was done it showed scattered white matter foci of increased T2 prolongation. I DO NOT have migraines, h bp or diabetes.

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My brain MRI states "A few scattered nonspecific white matter foci are identified in the frontal regions." What does this mean? This MRI was done in January 2015 and my most recent MRI mentions this finding in similar words. Is this brain damage?

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