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I talked to the radiologist and he said it is the main artery that runs from neck to head that was the big white spot but when i question him if it could be a tumor he said he didn't know and know reason he didn't give me what it is and it was there in pr

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Carotid artery: is main one the other one vertebral , most common problem is atheromatous plaque formation and narrowing the lumen or dislodging ultimately leads to stroke. You must speak to your doctor who ordered the test , will put together clinical and radiological findings together to give you the right answer.

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Answered 4/10/2015

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A member asked:

I talked to the radiologist and he said it is the main artery that runs from neck to head that was the big white spot but when i question him if it could be a tumor he said he didn't know and know reason he didn't give me what it is and it was there in pr

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Dr Maes and 2 doctors agreed

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