What do brain spots indicate?

Answer by  MattK (1713)

A brain spot usually refers to a lesion in the brain, most often appreciated by MRI, which is more specific as a soft tissue evaluation tool. Spots may be either dark or light, depending on the etiology. A cyst or space would appear dark and a lesion, such as a plaque in MS would appear white.

Answer by  mb (5482)

Brain spots are probably dural matter scarring. It is a common condition and a sign of Alzhimer's disease. Its a plaque that forms on the brain tissue.

Answer by  rosieposey78 (1304)

Brain spots or lesions indicate areas that have been hurt due to infection, injury, or disease. The brain lesions might be harmless or life-threatening in nature. These areas could indicate cerebral palsy, tumors (cancerous and non-cancerous), multiple sclerosis (immune attacks to the brain and spinal cord), Alzheimer's disease (nerves die), abscesses, stoke, or areas where arteries are malformed.

Answer by  rjs108 (310)

Spots detected on the brain could indicate any number of things including inflammation or old scar tissue. In some instances, it can be a sign of Multiple Sclerosis

Answer by  JSmith0330 (616)

There's not enough in formation to try and figure out the cause of the spots on the brain. What color are the spots? It could be anything from Harding of small arteries in the brain from high blood pressure to something more serious. I hope this helps.

Answer by  Tabatha (440)

I am not a physician but there could be several reasons for the white spots that is own your brain. The most common are age, migraines and areas where some type of damage has occurred. The reasons for the white spots will also depend on any symptoms that you have bee suffering from, if any. Consult a neurologist.