Corticobasal degeneration (CBD): investigations
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Corticobasal degeneration (CBD): investigations. Asymmetrical cortical atrophy, Midbrain atrophy. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain
- Asymmetrical cortical atrophy
- Increased signal in the region of maximal atrophy: this is seen on proton density MRI
- Midbrain atrophy
- Corpus callosum atrophy
- The eye of the tiger sign: this has been reported
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis
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