The role of single photon emission computed tomography scan in the diagnosis of dementia

In most instances it requires the expertise of an experienced cognitive neurologist with supportive ancillary investigations, such as detailed neuropsychological tests, which may not be always easily available. [...] it often requires an established setup going beyond the purview of general neurolog...

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Published in:Neurology India 2010-11, Vol.58 (6), p.823-824
Main Author: Mathuranath, P. S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alzheimer's disease
Dementia
Dementia - diagnostic imaging
Diagnosis
Humans
Medical research
SPECT imaging
Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon
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Summary:In most instances it requires the expertise of an experienced cognitive neurologist with supportive ancillary investigations, such as detailed neuropsychological tests, which may not be always easily available. [...] it often requires an established setup going beyond the purview of general neurology.
ISSN:0028-3886
1998-4022
DOI:10.4103/0028-3886.73734