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rt basal ganglia region

by hockey1, Sep 16, 2005 12:00AM

Tags: basal, region, stroke, cerebral, density, lacunar, nucleus, perivascular, space, ct scan

recent ct scan shows a small curvilinear focus of low density in the right basalganglia region which could represent a lacunar infarct or perivascular space. what does this mean?

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by aidle, Oct 02, 2005 12:00AM

Is a medical language...

Basal Ganglia is a region of a brain.

Collectively the caudate nucleus, putamen and globus pallidus form the Basal Ganglia, and are involved in movement control. These highly specialised clusters of cells/nuclei are found within the white matter, beneath the cerebral cortex.

To know more about brains:

http://www.brainexplorer.org

Warmest regards..aidle

by hockey1, Oct 15, 2005 12:00AM

thanks for your response. i will check out the website you recommended. Do you know if there are specific symptoms w/spots in this area of the brain?

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