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What Does 'decreased Metabolic Activity In Left Hemisphere' On PET Scan Mean?

Following a PET scan it was found that I have "two foci of encephalomalacia in the left occipital and left temporo-occipital region with corresponding hypometabolism" in those regions. In addition 'there is decreased metabolic activity in the left hemisphere likely due to vascular disease". What does that mean?
Thu, 4 Sep 2014
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