Prominent bilobed paramedial extra-axial mass

What does "Prominent bilobed paramedial extra-axial mass" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Prominent bilobed paramedial extra-axial mass" is a term used in medical reports to describe a noticeable, two-part growth that is located near the middle and outside the main part of the brain. This growth is not part of the brain's normal structures. It's like finding an unusual lump in a bag of soft clay. The term does not tell us what the growth is, just where it is and what it looks like.

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