Magnetic resonance in the differential diagnosis of dementia.
Magnetic resonance became an important tool for the differential diagnosis of dementia. Magnetic resonance imaging is the preferred method to exclude treatable entities accompanied by dementing symptoms. New techniques including diffusion and perfusion magnetic resonance imaging are helpful for the differentiation between vascular dementia and degenerative disorders. Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy evolves as a tool for the diagnosis of different forms of degenerative dementia. Multimodal magnetic resonance holds promise to diagnose Alzheimer's disease at early clinical stages and to monitor the progression of the disease.
Department of Radiology II, Department of Magnetic Resonance, University of Innsbruck, Austria. Felberstephan@aol.com
Stephan R
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Felber
D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D003704:Dementia / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; D019636:Neurodegenerative Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis