Small glyotic focus lesion

I have just had an MRI done after having problem with numbess in my body and eye straining. The report says that they found 'a solitary high signal intensity focus in the left centrum semi ovale measuring 0.3mm and I have no idea what this means and neither does the GP. I have an appointment with the neurologist in 2 weeks but would really love any advice if anybody has any idea what this is? Im very stressed over it and would love some help.

[rumpled]

I think you title gives a clue, the radiologist thinks it is a gliotic lesion. At only 3mm (amazing they found it at that small as MRI cuts are 3mm in thickness).

From what I read - it is from imbalances in potassium or other reactions. This may or may not be true in your case (I am a layman reading pubmed etc.).

Let us know what your doctor says but I hope all goes well.

[LivingInHope]

A gliotic change is what's seen with gliosis.  Gliotic is an adjective, whereas gliosis is the noun.  Gliosis is glia that has developed excessively.  Glia is supportive tissue that contains necessary elements of nervous tissue in your brain in this case.  

According to one website, gliosis is a scar left by an injury to the brain.  Another website says some of the possible causes of gliosis are cerebrovascular accident (stroke), multiple sclerosis (MS), and head injury.  See PM for more info.  Also, please see an opthamologist about your eye strain.

[Sharock1986]

Thank you for your help. It turns out my GP just freaked me out for no reason. It is mostly scar tissue that could have happened at any time, the disc out in my neck shouldnt cause any problems except i pain every now and again and the reason for my numbness and weakness is major carpul tunnel which the nerve conduction test proved. So now its looking at surgery as its become unbareable in every day things. Thank you for your help though once again

[LivingInHope]

Did your doctor enumerate what causes scar tissue on the brain, like what I mentioned and private messaged you about?  Did you have a head injury in the past that you know of?  If not, you may be needing treatment under the watchful eye of your physician.  If your doctor was totally dismissive of the gliotic change and you aren't aware of something in your past that can explain the inury to your brain causing this scarring, I think you may want to get a second opinion on it.  

I'm glad you were able to find out about your carpal tunnel issue.  Which disc is out in your neck?  Did you see an eye doctor?