Substantia Nigra Iron Deposition in Lewy Body Disease: A Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Neuropathology Study

This study provides neuropathological confirmation of the utility of SNc QSM as an in vivo biomarker of Lewy-related pathology. Imaging evidence of abnormal iron deposition in the SNc could potentially serve as a biomarker for inclusion in emerging research frameworks aimed at defining individuals with LBD based on their biological characteristics. Ultimately, this could facilitate more precise diagnoses and guide treatment strategies in LBD. © 2025 The Author(s). Movement Disorders published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.