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Mri shows bi-frontal cerebral cortical volume loss & left middle ear inflammation of sinus what does all this mean? especially the volume level loss?

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Dr. Craig Lum answered

Mri: Sounds like you're reading a report from a study ordered by your doctor. Go and review the results with them and you will gain a better appreciation towards what the scanner saw in you and how it correlates with your problem.

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Answered 12/19/2017

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A member asked:

Mri shows bi-frontal cerebral cortical volume loss & left middle ear inflammation of sinus what does all this mean? especially the volume level loss?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Craig Lum answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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