Because a CT scan showed genre generalised cortical atrophy I have had a SPECT scan - and as a result of this will be having neuro- psychological tests to refine a diagnosis. I understand that the SPECT scan shows damage in both parietal lobes. I'm told that this is consistent with early stages of dementia - possibly Alzheimers. I am now to have further neuropsychological tests.
I don't understand why a diagnosis can't be made directly from a SPECT scan? Surely this objectively shows which parts of my brain are affected, and therefore what sort of degenerative illness I have?
It feels like every test I have just qualifies me for a further test, with no one prepared to commit themselves to a diagnosis.
I don't understand why a diagnosis can't be made directly from a SPECT scan? Surely this objectively shows which parts of my brain are affected, and therefore what sort of degenerative illness I have?
It feels like every test I have just qualifies me for a further test, with no one prepared to commit themselves to a diagnosis.
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