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What are punctate foci?
Punctate foci are 'lesions' on the brain, typically caused by unknown trauma to the brain or conditions where demyelination of brain tissue occurs. Punctate foci are identified by brain MRI, with and without contrast although using contrast normally provides a more accurate picture of all lesions. In layman's terms, punctate foci have also been described as 'popcorn calcifications' in the brain tissue. Some punctate foci are associated with normal aging process.
What is signal foci?
Signal foci is a white matter in the cerebrum. It is a common incidental finding on MRI of the brain of patients with a variety of diseases.
What is ischaemic foci?
Ishcaemic foci are also called lacunar infarcts. They are caused when blood flow is interrupted to small areas of the brain. It can be detected by an MRI scan.
Why is T2 matter white in the brain?
T2 is seen as a foci of white spots on MRIs of the brain. They are associated with a number of disorders: normal aging, MS, etc.
Four types of brain lesions that may be determined by EEG studies?
epileptic foci, infections, abscesses, and tumors
What is a minor high signal foci of the brain?
A minor high signal foci in the brain typically refers to small areas of increased signal intensity seen on a brain MRI. These foci are often seen in older individuals and can be associated with small vessel disease, chronic microvascular changes, or tiny areas of scarring. They are usually considered incidental findings and may not have significant clinical implications.
What is increased through-transmission?
This is a sonography related term. Increased through-transmission, also known as enhancement, is an increased brightness of echoes deep to low-attenuating structures.
How many foci does the graph of a hyperbola have?
Two foci's are found on a hyperbola graph.
How do you say plural foci?
The plural of "focus" is "foci." It is pronounced as "foh-sahy."
What is sounnd foci?
The point where sound waves come together (foci).
What is a T2 hyperintense foci?
Type your answer here... it is a T2 hyperintense foci
What is foci and why are they important?
By definition, foci are the centres of interest or activity and so are important.
