The putaminal abnormalities on 3.0T magnetic resonance imaging: can they separate parkinsonism-predominant multiple system atrophy from Parkinson's disease?

CONCLUSION: The signal changes in the putamen on T2W imaging on 3.0 T MRI, including slit-like hyperintense rim and putaminal hypointensity, are not specific signs for MSA-P. Putaminal atrophy is highly specific for differentiating MSA-P from PD and healthy controls, but its insufficient sensitivity limits its diagnostic value.
PMID: 24619850 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Acta Radiologica - March 13, 2014 Category: Radiology Authors: Feng JY, Huang B, Yang WQ, Zhang YH, Wang LM, Wang LJ, Zhong XL Tags: Acta Radiol Source Type: research