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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2016-01-01
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Series: | Parkinson's Disease |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/4058580 |