What is gliosis?

Answer by  Trina94 (94)

Gliosis is a general term that encompasses the basic process of neural scarring. It can occur to peripheral nerves, spinal motor and/or sensory tracts, or cranial nerves. Gliosis results in hardening of the structure that it affects and decreased function of that structure. ALS is a disease secondary to gliosis.

Answer by  lillychamille (17)

Gliosis can be seen along side many diseases and is areas of damage in the central nervous system that are filled with neuroglia.

Answer by  Anonymous

I had a brain biopsy in Feb and now the MRI says I have new underlying mild gliosis, is this from the surgery? Is it permanent? Thank you!