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Seen in my mri result is a 0.5 x 0.5 cm bright t2w signal focus is noted within a left ethmoid air cell. what is it, please?

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Dr. William Goldie answered

Of no concern: The MRI shows up bright spots for which no real clinical problem is related. The ethmoid air cells in deep between the eyes and can have little polyps of no significance. The MRI is famous for ubos (unidentified bright objects). Discuss with your doctor, but no reason to worry from what you describe.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Seen in my mri result is a 0.5 x 0.5 cm bright t2w signal focus is noted within a left ethmoid air cell. what is it, please?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Goldie answered

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