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Midbrain and pons MRI shape analysis and its clinical and CSF correlates in degenerative parkinsonisms: a pilot study

  • By

  • C. Painous

  • S. Pascual-Diaz

  • E. Muñoz-Moreno

  • V. Sánchez

  • JC. Pariente

  • A. Prats-Galino

  • M. Soto

  • M. Fernández

  • A. Pérez-Soriano

  • A. Camara

  • E. Muñoz

  • F. Valldeoriola

  • N. Caballol

  • C. Pont-Sunyer

  • N. Martin

  • M. Basora

  • M. Tio

  • J. Rios

  • MJ. Martí

  • N. Bargalló

  • Y. Compta

  • February 11, 2023

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    The study investigates brainstem MRI shape analysis to differentiate between neurodegenerative parkinsonisms like PD, MSA, PSP, and CBD.

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    Shape analysis detects local narrowing in brainstem structures, offering a novel approach compared to traditional volumetric analysis.

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    The study included 84 participants, combining high-field MRI and CSF samples to explore clinical and biological correlates of shape changes.

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    Cerebrospinal fluid levels of neurofilament-light chain (NfL) were measured to assess their relationship with brainstem shape changes.

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    MRI was performed using a 3-T Prisma Siemens scanner, with specific acquisition parameters detailed for accurate brainstem measurements.

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Midbrain and pons MRI shape analysis and its clinical and CSF correlates in degenerative parkinsonisms: a pilot study

  • by C. Painous, S. Pascual-Diaz, E. Muñoz-Moreno, V. Sánchez, JC. Pariente, A. Prats-Galino, M. Soto, M. Fernández, A. Pérez-Soriano, A. Camara, E. Muñoz, F. Valldeoriola, N. Caballol, C. Pont-Sunyer, N. Martin, M. Basora, M. Tio, J. Rios, MJ. Martí, N. Bargalló, Y. Compta

  • February 11, 2023

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