Published October 2000 | Version v1
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Nuclear imaging techniques in the diagnosis of CNS disorders

Creators

  • 1. Erlangen-Nuernberg Univ., Erlangen (Germany). Inst. und Poliklinik fuer Nuklearmedizin

Description

Positron-emission tomography (PET) and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) can be used to visualize and quantify cerebral perfusion, glucose consumption, neurotransmission, and amino acid uptake. These techniques are clearly superior to conventional structural imaging techniques for several indications. This contribution describes the clinical role of PET and SPECT in clinical neurology. (orig.)

Abstract (German)

Mit den nuklearmedizinischen Computertomographien PET and SPECT lassen sich zerebrale Perfusion, Glukoseverbrauch, Neurotransmission und Aminosaeureaufnahme untersuchen. Der vorliegende Artikel beschreibt den gegenwaertigen klinischen Stellenwert dieser Verfahren in der Neuromedizin, die hinsichtlich einer Reihe von Indikationen konventioneller strukturgebender Bildgebung ueberlegen sind. (orig.)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (German)
Nuklearmedizinische Diagnostik bei Erkrankungen des zentralen Nervensystems

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiologe (Berlin)
Journal Volume
40
Journal Issue
10
Journal Page Range
p. 858-862
ISSN
0033-832X
CODEN
RDLGBC

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
32000544
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BRAIN; NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; POSITRON COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY; SINGLE PHOTON EMISSION COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY
Descriptors DEC
BODY; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM; COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; EMISSION COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY; MEDICINE; NERVOUS SYSTEM; ORGANS; TOMOGRAPHY