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Proposed neuroimaging criteria for the diagnosis of multiple system atrophy
Author(s) -
Brooks David J.,
Seppi Klaus
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
movement disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.352
H-Index - 198
eISSN - 1531-8257
pISSN - 0885-3185
DOI - 10.1002/mds.22413
Subject(s) - neuroimaging , atrophy , differential diagnosis , modalities , functional imaging , neuroscience , medicine , psychology , pathology , social science , sociology
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