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What Does Focal Region Of Cystic Encephalomalacia/gliosis In Cerebral Hemisphere Mean?
My husbands MRI came back stating there is a focal region of cystic encephalomalacia and gliosis in the left cerebral hemisphere primarily within the portion of the head and body of the left caudate nucleus. I have been trying to find a explanation online with no luck. Please explain what that means and symptoms.
Tue, 28 Oct 2014
Hello
Cystic encephalomalacia/gliosis refers to loss of normal brain tissue and it is filled by glial cells.It may be due to many reasons like post trauma,infection,ischemia/stroke etc.
Gliosis is a reparative mechanism in brain tissue.There is small area of gliosis in your husband's case.
This condition doesn't need any specific treatment.It is an healed stage and patient only need symptomatic treatment.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Cystic encephalomalacia/gliosis refers to loss of normal brain tissue and it is filled by glial cells.It may be due to many reasons like post trauma,infection,ischemia/stroke etc.
Gliosis is a reparative mechanism in brain tissue.There is small area of gliosis in your husband's case.
This condition doesn't need any specific treatment.It is an healed stage and patient only need symptomatic treatment.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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