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Glial cells are a larger group of cells that help and support nerve cells. In case of any injury to the nervous system, it may result in surplus production of glial cells. This process is called gliosis. It may cause scarring of brain tissue and may result in nerve damage.

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Why does my MRI report reveal hyperintense focus subcortical?

Query: Hello doctor, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) results say small hyperintense focus subcortical white matter of right frontal lobe is seen, right parasagittal in position, this measures no more than 3 mm and is found in isolation. A gliotic focus is favored. I have an appointment with a neurologist ...  Read Full »

Dr. Anshul Varshney

Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. See this report needs clinical correlations (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, I would need to know that for what basic symptoms were this magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) performed?  Read Full »

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