The Usefulness of ¹⁸F-FDG PET to Differentiate Subtypes of Dementia: The Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Dementia subtypes, including Alzheimer's dementia (AD), dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), pose diagnostic challenges. This review examines the effectiveness of ¹⁸F-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography (¹⁸F-FDG PET) in differentiating these subtypes for precise treatment and management.

Methods

A systematic review following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines was conducted using databases like PubMed and Embase to identify studies on the diagnostic utility of ¹⁸F-FDG PET in dementia. The search included studies up to November 16, 2022, focusing on peer-reviewed journals and applying the gold-standard clinical diagnosis for dementia sub

SUBMITTER: Na S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10864694 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature