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Can ct see brain atrophy from alzheimer's or dementia?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If advanced, yes: If alzheimer's or other dementia is far enough advanced, then ct can show cortical atrophy and enlarged ventricles. However, functional brain changes can be going on for a long time before anatomical changes show up.

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/4/2013

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Dr. Grant Linnell answered

Specializes in Radiology

Yes: Atrophy can be seen on ct but the patterns of atrophy of the brain in dementia are suggestive of a diagnosis, not absolutely definitive.

Dr Ginsburg agreed

Answered 10/31/2013

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A member asked:

Can ct see brain atrophy from alzheimer's or dementia?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Dr. Grant Linnell answered

Dr Ginsburg agreed

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