Abnormal Echogenicity of the Substantia Nigra, Raphe Nuclei, and Third-Ventricle Width as Markers of Cognitive Impairment in Parkinsonian Disorders: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background. Patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have a high risk of cognitive problems. Objective. This study assesses whether abnormal echogenicity of the substantia nigra (SN) and raphe nuclei (RN) and the diameter of third ventricle are markers of cognitive impairment in patients with PD and o...

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Main Authors: Angela E. P. Bouwmans, Albert F. G. Leentjens, Werner H. Mess, Wim E. J. Weber
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Parkinson's Disease
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/4058580