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What does it mean if your child's (8 yrs old )mri showed 2 small nonspecific hyper intense t2 foci 3 mm in the anterior left external capsule.

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Dr. Maya Vazirani answered

Specializes in Neonatology

SPECT scan: generally to identify what those hyperintense foci are may be required if the child is symptomatic or has seizures.this checks for perfusion

Answered 8/31/2016

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