My husbands MRI came back stating there is a focal region of cystic encephalomalacia and gliosis in the left cerebral hemisphere primarily within the portion of the head and body of the left caudate nucleus. I have been trying to find a explanation online with no luck. Please explain what that means and symptoms.
Hello Cystic encephalomalacia/gloss refers to loss of normal brain tissue, and it is filled by glial cells. It may be due to many reasons like post trauma, infection,ischemia/stroke etc. Gliosis is a reparative mechanism in brain tissue. There is small area of gloss in your husbands case. This condition doesn't need any specific treatment. It is a healed stage and patient only need symptomatic treatment. Get well soon. Take Care Chat Doctor.