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Role of PET and SPECT in the Study of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Joint Authors
Mansi, Luigi
Pagani, Marco
Cistaro, Angelina
Quartuccio, Natale
Cuccurullo, Vincenzo
Valentini, Maria Consuelo
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-04-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis has been defined as a “heterogeneous group of neurodegenerative syndromes characterized by progressive muscle paralysis caused by the degeneration of motor neurons allocated in primary motor cortex, brainstem, and spinal cord.” A comprehensive diagnostic workup for ALS usually includes several electrodiagnostic, clinical laboratory and genetic tests.
Neuroimaging exams, such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and spinal cord myelogram, may also be required.
Nuclear medicine, with PET and SPECT, may also play a role in the evaluation of patients with ALS, and provide additional information to the clinicians.
This paper aims to offer to the reader a comprehensive review of the different radiotracers for the assessment of the metabolism of glucose (FDG), the measurement of cerebral blood flow (CBF), or the evaluation of neurotransmitters, astrocytes, and microglia by means of newer and not yet clinically diffuse radiopharmaceuticals.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Cistaro, Angelina& Cuccurullo, Vincenzo& Quartuccio, Natale& Pagani, Marco& Valentini, Maria Consuelo& Mansi, Luigi. 2014. Role of PET and SPECT in the Study of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Cistaro, Angelina…[et al.]. Role of PET and SPECT in the Study of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Cistaro, Angelina& Cuccurullo, Vincenzo& Quartuccio, Natale& Pagani, Marco& Valentini, Maria Consuelo& Mansi, Luigi. Role of PET and SPECT in the Study of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456247
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-456247