Proposed neuroimaging criteria for the diagnosis of multiple system atrophy |
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| Authors: | David J. Brooks MD Dsc FRCP Klaus Seppi MD for the Neuroimaging Working Group on MSA |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Division of Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom;2. Department of Neurology, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria |
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| Abstract: | In this article, we review the state of the art knowledge concerning structural and functional imaging in multiple system atrophy (MSA). The relative value of imaging modalities in the differential diagnosis of MSA from other parkinsonian syndromes is debated. It is concluded that, although neuroimaging biomarkers provide valuable supportive data alongside clinical assessments, it is not possible to use them as surrogate markers. © 2009 Movement Disorder Society |
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| Keywords: | multiple system atrophy Parkinson MRI PET SPECT |
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