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Being checked for ms. my brain mri showed this, what does it mean. minimal increased deep white matter signal near the occipital horn of each lateral ventricle?
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The finding is less likely consistent with MS. Take care.
Answered 5/19/2023
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MS diagnosed at age 78 yrs., would be extremely rare and perhaps unique. Your description of the MRI findings suggests a potential history of migraine and is NOT classical of a demyelinating disorder. Get a second opinion at your local medical school's Department of Neurology.
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