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A 35-year-old female asked:

A small cystic area with csf attenuation in the subcortical white matter of the left frontal lobe was found on my brain what does that mean? what can cause it?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic
Neurology 54 years experience
Not feasible to interpret the films in absence of images. Although could be arachnoid cyst, prior site of injury, etc best to ask your doctors, who know you best.
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Last updated Jan 31, 2022

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