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Currently under treatment for smzl.i recently had a brain mri to evaluate my optic nerves . a heterogeneous marrow signal in the bony cavalarium was identified. does this mean the lymphoma is in my brain?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

That finding is abnormal, please discuss with your oncologist. Take care and good luck!

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 2/12/2023

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