Dementia - FDG PET

• Differentiate Alzheimer’s disease from multi-infarct dementia.

Epilepsy - FDG PET

• Localize the seizure focus in patients with intractable complex seizure disorders.

Stroke - FDG PET

• Evaluate extent of disease and recovery following therapy.

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Hubner, K.F., PET Imaging Neurology, Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology, Vol. 18, number 4, December 1990.