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PET studies in Alzheimer Disease and Other Degenerative Dementias  

Jeong, Yong (Department of Neurology, Samsung Medical Center, School of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University)
Na, Duk-L. (Department of Neurology, Samsung Medical Center, School of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University)
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The Korean Journal of Nuclear Medicine / v.37, no.1, 2003 , pp. 13-23 More about this Journal
Abstract
Neurodegenerative disorders cause a variety of dementia including Alzheimer disease, frontotemporal dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, corticobasal degeneration, progressive supranuclear palsy, and Huntington's disease. PET scan is useful for early detection and differential diagnosis of these dementing disorders. Also, it provides valuable information about clinico-anatomical correlation, allowing better understanding of function of brain. Here we discuss recent achievements PET studies regarding these dementing disorders. Future progress in PET technology, new tracers, and image analysis will play an important role in further clarifying the disease pathophysiology and brain functions.
Keywords
PET; dementia; Alzheimer disease; frontotemporal dementia; dementia with Lewy bodies; corticobasal degeneration; progressive supranuclear palsy; Huntington disease;
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