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*Dissect the '''basilar artery''' and '''circle of Willis''', either before or after separation from the brain.<ref group="notes">The arteries of the skull base are preferably dissected after separation from the brain if there is a need to demonstrate the case.</ref> Look mainly for thromboses. | *Dissect the '''basilar artery''' and '''circle of Willis''', either before or after separation from the brain.<ref group="notes">The arteries of the skull base are preferably dissected after separation from the brain if there is a need to demonstrate the case.</ref> Look mainly for thromboses. | ||
*Separate the '''brainstem''', '''cerebellum''' and '''cerebrum''', which may be done by first separating the former two together from the cerebrum. | *Separate the '''brainstem''', '''cerebellum''' and '''cerebrum''', which may be done by first separating the former two together from the cerebrum. | ||
[[File:Alzheimer's disease brain comparison.jpg|thumb|Normal brain versus in Alzheimer's disease.]] | [[File:Alzheimer's disease brain comparison.jpg|thumb|450px|Normal brain versus in Alzheimer's disease.]] | ||
*Slice each part, looking for hemorrhages and/or infarcts. At least in people aged over 65-75 years of age {{Finding-begin}}or with suggestive history{{Finding-end}}, look for signs of Alzhemier's disease (see picture). | *Slice each part, looking for hemorrhages and/or infarcts. At least in people aged over 65-75 years of age {{Finding-begin}}or with suggestive history{{Finding-end}}, look for signs of Alzhemier's disease (see picture). | ||
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