Alzheimer’s Disease:
- PET detects amyloid plaques and tau proteins, aiding in early diagnosis.
Parkinson’s Disease:
- Maps dopamine transporters to monitor disease progression.
Epilepsy:
- Identifies seizure foci by detecting regions of abnormal metabolism.
Brain Tumors:
- Differentiates between tumor types based on metabolic activity.
Real-World Example:
Amyloid PET Imaging in Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis
Amyloid PET imaging has become a crucial tool for the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, allowing for the noninvasive detection of amyloid plaques—a core neuropathologic feature that defines the disease. This technique enables clinicians to identify amyloid deposition in the brain, facilitating early and accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
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