What does white matter degeneration mean?

White matter degeneration is a degenerative change in the nervous system of the brain. It can be seen on imaging. MRI can observe spotty, patchy changes in lesions. CT can observe low density shadows. This change is often subtle and has no obvious clinical symptoms and signs. White matter disease may show clinical symptoms after it develops to a certain degree, and is often detected on imaging. The causes are complex and age-related, associated with prolonged hypoperfusion of the brain, and systemic diseases such as arteriosclerosis, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and hyperhomopia.Leukoencephalopathy is therefore a complex problem that can be detected by clinical imaging, and the specific cause can be diagnosed by the patient's current symptoms, signs, and other evidence.