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Can ct see brain atrophy from alzheimer's or dementia?
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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.
Answered 11/4/2013
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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.
Answered 10/31/2013
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