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My mri reports says i have a cystic lesion on the left basal ganglia and i have been experiencing muscle twitching for a year. etiology please.

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Unknown: Cysts can arrive " de novo" ( on their own" or may be related to inflammation or infection.

Answered 12/13/2017

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A member asked:

My mri reports says i have a cystic lesion on the left basal ganglia and i have been experiencing muscle twitching for a year. etiology please.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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