Relevance of Fluorodopa PET Scan in Dopamine Responsive Dystonia and Juvenile Parkinsonism: A Systematic Review (P8-3.007)

We focused our attention on the FD PET scan mainly because, even though it is not a very common test to perform, it is more available than genetic testing in developing countries. In addition, this test allows us to have a quick, sensitive, specific marker for a disease that prompts treatment and may go undiagnosed for a significant amount of time if there is no test to confirm the correct diagnosis. Finally, it creates a reliable and measurable finding to compare as the diseases progress. This systematic review aims to gather information about the differentiation of these two diseases in the setting of a young patient with parkinsonian symptoms and its use in the clinical setting.