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Can MRI Or CAT Scan Diagnose Complex Hemipeligic Migraine?

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Posted on Thu, 13 Nov 2014
Question: I am wondering if there are any tests like blood work or MRI or CAT that confirm the diagnosis of a Complex Hemipeligic Migraine?
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Answered by Dr. Richard Jackson (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Genetic tests

Detailed Answer:
MRI will confirm that it is not a stroke. the genetic tests for atp1a2 and cacna1a have been shown to be correlated with sporadic forms of hemiplegic migraine. ct scan is not useful in this scenario
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Can MRI Or CAT Scan Diagnose Complex Hemipeligic Migraine?

Brief Answer: Genetic tests Detailed Answer: MRI will confirm that it is not a stroke. the genetic tests for atp1a2 and cacna1a have been shown to be correlated with sporadic forms of hemiplegic migraine. ct scan is not useful in this scenario