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MRI Of Brain Done After Diagnosed With Lupus. Should I Be Concerned About The Report?

Hi. I am 43 years old and recently diagnosed with Lupus. I had an MRI of my brain and the impression states "There are occasional foci of chronic microvascular ischemia involving the white matter of both frontal lobes." I understand this is common in the elderly, but I am only 43. I don't meet with my neurologist for several more weeks. Just wondering if there should be any concern, or if it could anyway be related to the Lupus.
Tue, 24 Dec 2013
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Hi,

Microangiopathic change can be best described as really very small area where due to slightly abnormal blood supply, there is injury to the nerve cells. Research shows that seizures and vertigo are symptoms of microangiopathy. In addition to confirming known risk factors like aging and arterial hypertension, obesity appears to increase the risk as well. Lupus can also be among one of the causes.

It's not serious at the moment but please discuss with your doctor.
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MRI Of Brain Done After Diagnosed With Lupus. Should I Be Concerned About The Report?

Hi, Microangiopathic change can be best described as really very small area where due to slightly abnormal blood supply, there is injury to the nerve cells. Research shows that seizures and vertigo are symptoms of microangiopathy. In addition to confirming known risk factors like aging and arterial hypertension, obesity appears to increase the risk as well. Lupus can also be among one of the causes. It s not serious at the moment but please discuss with your doctor.