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Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.

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Anxiety other diagnostic studies

Introduction

Overview

Overview

The diagnosis of anxiety is mostly clinical, based on a thorough history and physical exam. Imaging studies should not be routinely done, but rather be guided by pertinent findings in the history and physical exam and ruling out secondary causes.

Imaging findings

Imaging findings

MRI

High resolution MRI in anxiety shows:

Increased volume of amygdala.

amygdala- Case courtesy of Dr Azza Elgendy, <a href=”https://radiopaedia.org/“>Radiopaedia.org</a>. From the case <a href=”https://radiopaedia.org/cases/33594“>rID: 33594</a>

PET

Increased volume of amygdala.

References

References

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vindhya BellamKonda, M.B.B.S [2]