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Two mris both have shown "mild amount of signal hyperintensity in the periventricular white matter bilaterally." what could this mean?
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The description: is not very specific, and in the absence of clinical context, it is difficult to assess the significance. Most likely it is an incidental finding of little concern, but talk to your doctor about it.
Answered 10/31/2017
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