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If mri report shows diffused cerebral atrophy does it mean it has been spread to the whole brain how can a patient recover from it ?
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Treat person not MRI: Cerebral atrophy simply describes the appearance of the brain on imaging studies. It does not imply anything about cause, effect, treatment. It is up to your doctor to determine whether the atrophy is age-appropriate, if it is causing symptoms, and ultimately if treatment is needed. Atrophy, once identified, is not reversible. One can't undergo treatment to make the brain appear less atrophied.
Answered 12/17/2017
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