Neuroimaging in dementia syndromes

Authors

• Kartini RahmatFollow
• Affendi Haris Phuah
• Norlisah Mohd RamliFollow
• Nadia Fareeda Muhammad GowdhFollow
• Wai Yee Chan
• Maw Pin TanFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2022

Abstract

Neuroimaging is essential for early diagnosis of different types of dementia. Structural imaging is recommended for patients with new-onset cognitive impairment and magnetic resonance imaging is the modality of choice. When atypical features are present, functional and molecular imaging is helpful for further characterisation of neurodegenerative changes. Accurate identification of dementia subtypes enables early initiation of specific molecular targeted therapies. This article provides an overview of the structural, biochemical and functional changes in common dementia subtypes that may be diagnosed through neuroimaging, emphasising new techniques like perfusion and functional imaging.

Keywords

Dementia, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Perfusion imaging, Functional imaging, Cognitive dysfunction

Publication Title

Neurology Asia

Recommended Citation

Rahmat, Kartini; Phuah, Affendi Haris; Mohd Ramli, Norlisah; Muhammad Gowdh, Nadia Fareeda; Chan, Wai Yee; and Tan, Maw Pin, "Neuroimaging in dementia syndromes" (2022). Research Publications (2021 to 2025). 1890.
https://knova.um.edu.my/research_publications_2021_2025/1890

Divisions

biomed,medicinedept

Funders

Universiti Malaya Postgraduate Research Fund,Universiti Malaya Research Grant Programme (Wellness) Fund (Grant No: PO076-2015B & RP052B-17HTM)

Volume

27

Issue

4

Publisher

ASEAN Neurological Association

Publisher Location

UNIV MALAYA MEDICAL CENTRE, NEUROLOGY LABORATORY, KUALA LUMPUR, 59100, MALAYSIA