Brain anatomy of autism spectrum disorders II. Focus on amygdala

This brief review encompasses the key findings of structural Magnetic Resonance Imaging (sMRI) research on amygdala volume in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). We also highlight the possible correlation between the autistic behavioural phenotype and amygdala alteration.

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Published inEpidemiology and psychiatric sciences Vol. 22; no. 4; pp. 309 - 312
Main Authors Bellani, M., Calderoni, S., Muratori, F., Brambilla, P.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Cambridge, UK Cambridge University Press 01.12.2013
Subjects
Amygdala
Anatomy & physiology
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autistic Disorder
Brain
Epidemiology for Behavioural Neurosciences
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
NMR
Nuclear magnetic resonance
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Structural Magnetic Resonance Imaging (sMRI)
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Amygdala
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Summary:This brief review encompasses the key findings of structural Magnetic Resonance Imaging (sMRI) research on amygdala volume in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). We also highlight the possible correlation between the autistic behavioural phenotype and amygdala alteration.
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ISSN:2045-7960
2045-7979
DOI:10.1017/S2045796013000346