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Is an amyvid beta-amyloid pet scan an appropriate test for the diagnosis of "multiple somatic complaints"?

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Absolutely an inappropriate test to uncover the cause of the nonspecific complaints, unless the subject is displaying ongoing cognitive deterioration with loss of executive skills, in addition. This variety of PET scan is designated for Alzheimer's Disease. Doubt insurance would approve the study to assess "Multiple Somatic Complaints".

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/31/2023

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