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If multiple t2 hyperintensities in periventricular and deep white matter of brain are described as being located in the centrum semiovale and corona radiata, does this location point to a cause?

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See below: Not necessarily. If have not seen a neurologist, you may want to do so for further workup.

Answered 6/15/2013

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