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What Does CT Scan Results Mean?


Impression:multiple calcified foci as described above.

Diffuse cerebral atrophy

Content: Two calcified foci without perilesional oedema are seen in bilateral occipital region. prominence of cerebral cortial sulci are suggestive of diffuse cerebral atrophy .whats mean in ctscan of head
Thu, 27 Mar 2014
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According to the reports there are two calcified foci without perilesional edema noted in bilateral occipital region.These findings indicate sequel of past infection and it may be due to healed calcified granulomatous lesion.It doesn't require any treatment.
Besides this there are changes of diffuse cerebral atrophy.This is age related findings.
Hope i have answered your query.

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Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Does CT Scan Results Mean?

Hello Thanks for writing to HCM According to the reports there are two calcified foci without perilesional edema noted in bilateral occipital region.These findings indicate sequel of past infection and it may be due to healed calcified granulomatous lesion.It doesn t require any treatment. Besides this there are changes of diffuse cerebral atrophy.This is age related findings. Hope i have answered your query. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan