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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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What does it mean when a MRI (brain) says there are ten small t2 hyperintense foci within the periventricular deep white matter?
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My brain MRI result was as follows: "Few high signal intensity foci on T2W and FLAIR images in the subcortical and paraventricular white matter could be due to nonspecific vasculopathies, vasculitis or demyelination." Should I be concerned about MS?
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