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help with brian mri - carotid defect see msg Thanks!!!

Posted By: marel3 on 2007-07-02
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Subject: help with brian mri - carotid defect see msg Thanks!!!

MRI of the brain was significant for a large pannus at C1-C2, as well as "s/l show-flow"
defect on the left internal carotid artery.  Any help would be appreciated.  First and only mention of this in the report.



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