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First described by Huse et al. in 2013 and included in the WHO CNS classification in 2016, MVNTs present a range of clinical manifestations, from symptomatic to asymptomatic. They typically affect young to middle-aged adults and exhibit diverse presentations. Radiologically, MVNTs are usually supratentorial, frequently located in the temporal lobe but also observed in the frontal and parietal lobes. MRI is essential for diagnosis, revealing multiple coalescing subcortical or cortical nodules with hyperintense signals on T2-weighted\/FLAIR sequences, often without peripheral edema or mass effects. Case Reports: This paper presents two cases: one symptomatic MVNT with significant clinical manifestations, and the other documenting an incidental finding of MVNT in an asymptomatic patient. One case shows typical temporal lobe localization, while the other highlights a rare frontal lobe localization, with clear radiological findings on T2\/FLAIR sequences. Conclusions: These cases illustrate the varied clinical presentations of MVNTs and emphasize MRI\u2019s critical role in diagnosis and management. 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