This
review is based on a presentation given by Frederik Barkhof at the
Neuroradiology teaching course for the Dutch Radiology Society and was
adapted for the Radiology Assistant by Robin Smithuis.
First publication: 1-3-2007.
Updated version: 9-1-2012.
This presentation will focus on the role of MRI in the diagnosis of dementia and related diseases.
We will discuss the following subjects:
First publication: 1-3-2007.
Updated version: 9-1-2012.
This presentation will focus on the role of MRI in the diagnosis of dementia and related diseases.
We will discuss the following subjects:
- Systematic assessment of MR in dementia
- MR protocol for dementia
- Typical findings in the most common dementia syndromes
- Alzheimer's disease (AD)
- Vascular Dementia (VaD)
- Frontotemporal lobe dementia (FTLD)
- Short overview of neurodegenerative disorders which may be associated with dementia