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The role of brain MR and FDG-PET in the diagnosis of neurodegenerative disease

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  • Yoshimi Anzai

  • Satoshi Minoshima

  • September 3, 2025

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    Neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's, affect millions globally, with numbers expected to rise significantly by 2050.

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    Brain MRI is crucial for diagnosing cognitive impairment, assessing structural changes, and excluding mimicking diseases.

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    FDG-PET/CT is used for differential diagnosis in neurodegenerative disorders, enhancing diagnostic accuracy through statistical mapping.

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    Key MRI assessment items include microvascular ischemic disease, sulcal/ventricular dilatation, regional atrophy, and microhemorrhage.

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    White matter hyperintensities are linked to cognitive decline and vascular risk factors, highlighting their importance in neuroimaging.

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