Scans

To rule out other differential diagnoses, the doctor you also ordered an MRI and a PET scan. These are not typically diagnostic scans for this disease, but can show changes within the brain associated with Parkinsons. They are also useful to rule out other differentials. You use a The new scans where compared to a previous scan of Mr Jonhson’s (from about 10 years prior) to investigate changes in the brain’s structure.

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Normal MRI Cross-Section
Normal MRI Cross-Section
Normal MRI Cross-Section
Differential MRI Scan - Normal Pressure Hydocephalus
Normal PET Scan
Parkinson's PET scan

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