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What Do These CT And PET Scans Indicate?
History of 2 years of memory decline. 3 months of neuropsychology testing agreed with memory and processing decline. CT scan showed micro-ischemic changes. Pet Scan showed temporal and frontal hypometabolism. Diagnosed with early-onset alzheimers, I have strong History of Alzheimer s in family. having a MRA done next week to check vessels in brain. I am a retired RN, 58 yrs old. Other tests or go with diagnosis?
Tue, 17 Jul 2018
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Yes, in dementia patients or metastatic lesion brain may present like hypolipidemic areas in the brain. Also you have to rule out vascular compromise which may lead to decreased utilization lead to hypometabolic areas.
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes, in dementia patients or metastatic lesion brain may present like hypolipidemic areas in the brain. Also you have to rule out vascular compromise which may lead to decreased utilization lead to hypometabolic areas.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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