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It means a loss of neurons and the connections between them in the brain. Atrophy means loss of cells
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∙ 9y agoDiffuse cortical atrophy is degeneration of brain cells that can be caused by genetics, an injury, or age-related. A disease like Alzheimer's can present symptoms of cortical atrophy.
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∙ 11y agoMild, generalised shrinkage.
There is some shrinking (atrophy) throughout (diffuse) the organ being studied and it is not severe (mild).
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∙ 10y agoDiffuse means all over the brain. Atrophy means a shrinking. So the terminology means that the brain is shrinking all over. It is often seen in dementia.
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What does mild diffuse atrophy mean in a CT report?
There is some shrinking (atrophy) throughout (diffuse) the organ being studied and it is not severe (mild).
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What is diffuse global atrophy?
Diffuse global atrophy, or diffuse brain atrophy, is when the brain shrinks in size. It's more severe than the atrophy that occurs normally with aging.
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What is global diffusion?
Diffuse global atrophy, or diffuse brain atrophy, is when the brain shrinks in size. It's more severe than the atrophy that occurs normally with aging.
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What is mild cortical atrophy?
AnswerCortical (brain-related) atrophy means wasting away and decrease in size of gray matter of brain. Diffuse means the wasting is generalizedGeneralized anxiety disorder, not confined to one particular area. Age related may mean the result of aging (over 55-60).
What is mild central cerebral atrophy?
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What is mild frontoparietal cortical atrophy?
This refers to atrophy (i.e., loss of cells) in the frontal and parietal regions of the brain.
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What does diffuse osteopenia mean?
Diffuse osteopenia is mild decrease in bone mineralization - not as severe as osteoporosis
What does prominence of the cerebral cortical sulci mean?
It's a sign of (severe) cerebral atrophy. It's being seen on CT or/and MRI scans of the brain. Generalized sulcal prominence diffusely is consistent with diffuse brain atrophy.
