Question: what do white spots on the brain in an mri mean?
Answer: There are several causes of white spots on a brain MRI, including small strokes, migraines, multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus, B12 deficiency, a brain tumor such as lymphoma, or an infection such as Lyme disease or HIV. 1﻿ Sometimes the white matter hyperintensities can resolve, as with a treated infection or brain tumor.