CT Report please explain

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Focal encephalomalacic gliotic area in the left high frontal lobe. Chronic white matter ischemic changes Chronic lacunar infarcts in bilateral corona radiate Diffuse age related cerebral atrophy.

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Dr. Amitabh Gupta

Neurosurgeon 26 yrs exp Delhi

Need to take precautions and lifestyle changes to prevent further changes in brain. Some changes are normal with age. Thanks

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Dr. Chirag Solanki Neurosurgeon 12 yrs exp Ahmedabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Chirag Solanki

Neurosurgeon 12 yrs exp Ahmedabad

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Typical age related changes... Shrinking in brain size... Small areas of brain affected by inadequate blood supply due to effect on tiny blood vessels...