The definitive reference on imaging and diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases FIVE STARS from
Doody's Star Ratings Imaging of Neurodegenerative Disorders is a comprehensive up-to-date
reference covering the latest techniques used in neuroimaging as well as the basic structural
imaging that facilitates diagnosis of various neurodegenerative disorders. All advanced imaging
modalities including MR spectroscopy DTI MRI and PET scans are discussed in detail
enabling readers to gain a solid understanding of how to use them to diagnose neurodegenerative
diseases. Key Features: - Each chapter covers the clinical features pathology and imaging of
a specific disease disorder - Sections on cerebellar degeneration and dysfunction motor neuron
disorders post-traumatic cognitive disorders dementia with extrapyramidal syndromes and deep
brain stimulation - A final section discusses the distinctions between preventable potentially
reversible and irreversible dementia This book provides radiologists and all who care for
patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases with an invaluable reference that will be
part of their medical library for many years to come.
