further specialist investigations if Lewy body dementia suspected

Last edited 09/2018

Further tests for dementia with Lewy bodies

• if the diagnosis is uncertain and dementia with Lewy bodies is suspected, use 123I-FP-CIT SPECT.
• if 123I-FP-CIT SPECT is unavailable, consider 123I-MIBG cardiac scintigraphy

Notes:

• do not rule out dementia with Lewy bodies based solely on normal results on 123I-FP-CIT SPECT or 123I-MIBG cardiac scintigraphy

Reference:

• NICE (June 2018). Dementia: assessment, management and support for people living with dementia and their carers