Multimodality imaging of neurodegenerative disorders with a focus on multiparametric magnetic resonance and molecular imaging

Abstract

Key points Neurodegenerative diseases represent a growing substantial burden of disease worldwide. Clinical diagnosis and standard imaging techniques lack accuracy in diagnosing dementia syndromes. Multiparametric magnetic resonance and molecular imaging are tools for evaluating neurodegenerative disease. Combined positron emission tomography/magnetic resonance imaging protocols provide the ideal dementia appraisal.

Keywords

• Neurodegenerative disease
• Molecular imaging
• Multiparametric MRI
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Dementia