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Ct scan (can't have an mri) shows white matter abnormality in right temporal occipital region. i have cvid and masssive migraines lately in right occi?
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White matter CT: You most likely have microvascular damage to small vessels in brain due to long standing hypertension. I specialize in this issue.
Answered 11/28/2017
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