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ArticleEuropean journal of neurology2024

Predominant right temporal lobe atrophy: Clinical, neuropsychological and structural differences based on amyloid status.

Jacopo Di Napoli, Andrea Arighi, Giorgio Conte, Tiziana Carandini, Luca Sacchi, Marina Arcaro, Chiara Fenoglio, Federica Sorrentino, Matteo Mercurio, Anna M Pietroboni and 5 more

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Jacopo Di NapoliDepartment of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
Andrea ArighiNeurodegenerative Diseases Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-2865-3970
Giorgio ConteNeuroradiology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.
Tiziana CarandiniNeurodegenerative Diseases Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0568-7580
Luca SacchiDepartment of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
Marina ArcaroNeurodegenerative Diseases Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.
Chiara FenoglioDepartment of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
Federica SorrentinoDepartment of Biomedical Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-0530-3989
Matteo MercurioNeurodegenerative Diseases Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.
Anna M PietroboniNeurodegenerative Diseases Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.
Giulia GiardinieriNeurodegenerative Diseases Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.
Fabio TriulziNeuroradiology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.
Daniela GalimbertiNeurodegenerative Diseases Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9284-5953
Elio ScarpiniNeurodegenerative Diseases Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.
Giorgio G FumagalliCenter for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMeC), University of Trento, Rovereto, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0687-7199
Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico · ITUniversity of Milan · ITUniversity of Trento · IT

Funding

Centro Dino FerrariEU Joint Programme-Neurodegenerative Disease ResearchFondazione Gigi e Pupa FerrariMinistero della Salute RF-2019-12365333
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Abstract

backgroundPredominant right temporal atrophy is a radiological sign usually associated with frontotemporal dementia but this sign can also be present in Alzheimer's disease. Given the overlap of clinical symptoms between the two conditions, it is important to know which characteristics allow them to be differentiated.

objectivesTo compare clinical, neuropsychological and structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data of subjects with prominent right anterior temporal atrophy, depending on the status of amyloid biomarkers.

methodsAmong patients followed in the dementia center of Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, subjects with right anterior temporal atrophy, defined as grade 3 or 4 on the corresponding visual rating scale, were identified. Only subjects with both an MRI scan and amyloid status available were considered. For selected subjects, data were extracted from clinical and neuropsychological records at initial presentation and at last available follow-up. Two raters applied a protocol of eight visual rating scales to compare brain atrophy and white matter hyperintensities.

resultsOf 497 subjects, 17 fulfilled the inclusion criteria: 7 amyloid-positive and 10 amyloid-negative. At initial presentation, executive dysfunction and topographical disorientation were more common in amyloid-positive patients. At follow-up, behavioral symptoms, such as social awkwardness and compulsive attitude, were more frequent in the amyloid-negative patients. Amyloid-positive patients presented an overall worse neuropsychological performance, especially in the language and visuospatial domain, and had higher scores on the right anterior cingulate visual rating scale.

conclusionPatients with predominant right temporal atrophy showed clinical, neuropsychological and radiological differences, depending on the status of amyloid biomarkers.

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Alzheimer DiseaseFrontotemporal DementiaAtrophyBiomarkersHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingNeuropsychological TestsTemporal LobeBiomarkersAlzheimer's diseaseatrophybiomarkersfrontotemporal dementiamagnetic resonance imaging

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