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Can Any Online Doctor Help Me With The Following Results?

Hi, I want to understand this part of my 10 year old MRI IMPRESSION: 1. Small (4 mm) T2 hyperintense/T1 hypointense focus within the left cerebellar white matter, best seen on axial FLAIR images, nonspecific in nature and with a broad differential diagnosis. This finding may represent a dilated perivascular space, focal gliosis sequela of prior insult (trauma, infection or inflammation), small hamartoma, demyelinating focus, among other etiologies.
Thu, 29 May 2014
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The findings suggest a small area in the left cerebellar white matter which looks more of a fluid area by imaging characteristics. It may be an area of degeneration or old trauma, if you have a history of head injury. Remotely it can be due to infection but this is often accompanied by edema, which is not mentioned in your report. A 4 mm lesion may be followed up after 6 months or a year to look for any change in appearance or new findings. At present you may consult a neurologist and take treatment for any symptoms which you might be having.
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Can Any Online Doctor Help Me With The Following Results?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. The findings suggest a small area in the left cerebellar white matter which looks more of a fluid area by imaging characteristics. It may be an area of degeneration or old trauma, if you have a history of head injury. Remotely it can be due to infection but this is often accompanied by edema, which is not mentioned in your report. A 4 mm lesion may be followed up after 6 months or a year to look for any change in appearance or new findings. At present you may consult a neurologist and take treatment for any symptoms which you might be having.