Published July 1984 | Version v1
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Computed tomography and aging: results in a normal elderly population

Creators

  • 1. Hahnemann Medical Coll. and Hospital, Philadelphia, PA (USA). Dept. of Diagnostic Radiology
  • 2. Hahnemann Medical Coll. and Hospital, Philadelphia, PA (USA). Dept. of Psychiatry

Description

CT studies on 212 normal elderly individuals were analyzed for ventricular enlargement and cortical atrophy. Results show a positive correlation between ventricular enlargement and age with greater degrees of ventricular enlargement and cortical atrophy in men as compared to women. While some degree of atrophy is common in normal elderly individuals it is mild, minimal, or noexistent in 86%. (orig.)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Neuroradiology
Journal Volume
26
Journal Issue
4
Series
CODEN: NRDYA.;Neuroradiology.
Journal Page Range
273-278
ISSN
0028-3940

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
15049129
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
AGE DEPENDENCE; AGED ADULTS; ATROPHY; BRAIN; COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; IMAGES
Descriptors DEC
ADULTS; BODY; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; NERVOUS SYSTEM; ORGANS; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES; TOMOGRAPHY