SPECT as An Aid for Clinicians in the Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease: A case report and review of current diagnostic approaches and the need for early accurate diagnosis to optimize treatment

Authors

  • Vacharin Ratanamart Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Vorapun Senanarong Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Sudsabuy Chulakadabba Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Pipat Chiewvit Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

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Abstract

A case of 66 year-old male with Alzheimer's dementia with classical 99mTc-ECD SPECT imaging findings is reported. The history, physical examination, and investigation, are described. Biological markers which are new used for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's dementia and current treatment are discussed.

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Published

01-01-2003

How to Cite

Ratanamart, V., Senanarong, V. ., Chulakadabba, S., & Chiewvit, . P. (2003). SPECT as An Aid for Clinicians in the Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease: A case report and review of current diagnostic approaches and the need for early accurate diagnosis to optimize treatment. Siriraj Medical Journal, 55(1), 31–41. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/245375

Issue

Vol. 55 No. 1 (2003): January

Section

Interdepartment Conference

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