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Typical findings of DaTscan and MIBG scintigraphy in major degenerative diseases
| DaTscan | MIBG scintigraphy | |
|---|---|---|
| Parkinson’s disease | + | +* |
| Dementia with Lewy bodies | + | + |
| Multiple sclerosis | + | − |
| Progressive supranuclear palsy | + | − |
| Corticobasal degeneration | + | − |
| Essential tremor | − | − |
| Alzheimer’s dementia | − | − |
Early stage disease, tremor dominant phenotype, and certain abnormal Parkinson’s disease genotypes may show negative results. MIBG: 123I-metaiodobenzyl guanidine.
