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Need help reading mri results: inferior cerebellar tonsillar ectopia up to 12mm and a few scattered patchy white matter t2/flair hyperintense lesions?

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Rec direct consult.: Digging into the details of this exam should be done in consult with a radiologist &/or your neurologist. Free free to upload your MRI images and schedule a concierge appointment and I'd be happy to go through the findings and terminology with you.

Answered 12/30/2015

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