Is the neuropathological 'gold standard' diagnosis dead? Implications of clinicopathological findings in an autosomal dominant neurodegenerative disorder

Ryan J. Uitti, Donald B. Calne, Dennis W. Dickson, Zbigniew K. Wszolek

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Abstract

Genetically-derived neurodegenerative disorders offer a rare opportunity to test validity of neuropathological criteria for diagnosis. Implications regarding an autosomal dominant neurodegenerative disorder (PARK 8) in which four different neuropathological diagnoses were found at autopsy are discussed. We suggest that just as there is currently no clinical 'gold standard' for Parkinson's disease, there is no pathological 'gold standard.' We conclude that in certain circumstances genetic studies may provide definitive arbitration of validity of clinical and pathological diagnostic criteria.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)461-463
Number of pages3
JournalParkinsonism and Related Disorders
Volume10
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2004

Keywords

  • Diagnosis
  • Neuropathology
  • PARK 8
  • Parkinsonism

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Neurology
  • Geriatrics and Gerontology
  • Clinical Neurology

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