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DaTSCAN

Clinical Details - Case 3

Reduced dexterity right hand, mild tremor. Unsteady ?PD

Procedure

DaTSCAN - SPECT images, 4 hours post injection.


Question 1

Is prescan preparation is required?

Question 2

Can a DaTSCAN differentiate between Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease (IPD) and DaTSCAN's Plus Syndromes?

Question 3

Can a DaTSCAN differentiate between Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease (IPD) and Drug Induced DaTSCANism.?

Question 4

Is the above DaTSCAN normal or abnormal?


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