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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]] | The diagnosis of [[Anxiety-tension syndrome|anxiety]] is mostly clinical, based on a thorough [[History and Physical examination|history]] and [[physical exam]]. Imaging studies should not be routinely done, but rather be guided by pertinent findings in the [[History and Physical examination|history]] and [[physical exam]] and ruling out secondary [[causes]] | ||
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High resolution [[MRI]] in anxiety shows: | High resolution [[MRI]] in anxiety shows: | ||
[[Image:Amygdala.gif|600px|thumb|center|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>]] | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vindhya BellamKonda, M.B.B.S [2]
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
MRI
High resolution MRI in anxiety shows:
PET
- Increased volume of amygdala