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CT Scan Shows Mild, Diffuse Cerebral Volume Loss, Small Transcortical Encehalomalacia In Right Frontal Lobe. Suggestions?

I'm a 60 year old male. Had a CT scan and the impressions were: 1) Mild, diffuse cerebral volume loss. 2) Small transcortical encephalomalacia in right frontal lobe. Doctor ordered this test as I am "phasing out" and loosing track of time, slurred speech, falling down, and difficulty with if something really happened or if it was just in my mind.
Thank you for any clarification you can give me.
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Hi , it appears that the the brain has small trans cortical encephalomalacia, in right frontal lobe, and mild difuse cerebral volume loss. It says there is swelling of the coverings of the brain, and due to that there is decrease in the volume of the cerbral cortex, and hence the symptoms. Dont worry your neurologist will look after the condition, and you will be fine soon.
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CT Scan Shows Mild, Diffuse Cerebral Volume Loss, Small Transcortical Encehalomalacia In Right Frontal Lobe. Suggestions?

Hi , it appears that the the brain has small trans cortical encephalomalacia, in right frontal lobe, and mild difuse cerebral volume loss. It says there is swelling of the coverings of the brain, and due to that there is decrease in the volume of the cerbral cortex, and hence the symptoms. Dont worry your neurologist will look after the condition, and you will be fine soon. Thank you.