Functional neuroimaging in early-onset anorexia nervosa.
Previous neuroimaging studies in early-onset anorexia nervosa provide evidence of limbic system dysfunction. The current study adds support to the possibility by revealing a significant association between unilateral reduction of blood flow in the temporal region and impaired visuospatial ability, impaired visual memory, and enhanced speed of information processing.
Lask
Bryan
B
Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, St. George's Hospital Medical School, London, United Kingdom. b.lask@sghms.ac.uk
Gordon
Isky
I
Christie
Deborah
D
Frampton
Ian
I
Chowdhury
Uttom
U
Watkins
Beth
B
D000293:Adolescent; D017668:Age of Onset; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology*; D001921:Brain / Q000098:blood supply*; D002560:Cerebrovascular Circulation / Q000502:physiology; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015899:Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon