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What does it mean when they discover a bulge in a brain mri and you get referred to a neurosurgeon?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

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Brain "bulge": More information is necessary. What did the report say? Unfortunately, "bulge" is not a specific descriptive term in the realm of brain MRI, so it is impossible to venture a guess as to what it might mean.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 8/12/2018

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A member asked:

What does it mean when they discover a bulge in a brain mri and you get referred to a neurosurgeon?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Dr Ferguson agreed

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