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Migraine history mra/mri results: right a1 anterior cerebral artery is hypoplastic. right p1 posterior cerebral artery is markedly hypoplastic. low lying cerebellar tonsils, no chiari. borderline high riding left jugular bulb.what's the significance?

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Dr. Lori Lange
Dr. Lori Langeanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
How it is: The description you provided describes the anatomy seen on the MRA/MRI The significance needs to be correlated with your clinical exam and findings. Without more information difficult to say much more. Consult your ordering physician for complete diagnosis.
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