Which of the following statements on the final diagnostic report regarding a computerized tomography (CT) of the head with contrast would lead health care providers to diagnose a patient with Alzheimer disease?
A)
Large area of ischemia noted in the temporal lobe
B)
Too numerous to count beta-amyloid (?A) deposits noted
C)
Ninety percent obstruction in the posterior cerebral artery
D)
Mural thrombus of vertebrobasilar arteries
Ans:
B
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The major microscopic features of Alzheimer disease are the presence of neuritic (senile) plaques, neurofibrillary tangles, and amyloid angiopathy. Distracters A, C, and D are causes for a stroke.
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