Orbitofrontal cortex abnormalities in schizophrenia

Epidemiol Psichiatr Soc. 2010 Jan-Mar;19(1):23-5.

Abstract

The magnetic resonance imaging studies investigating the volumes of the orbitofrontal cortex in patients suffering from schizophrenia are here presented, trying to elucidate its role for the pathophysiology and for the cognition of the disease.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Organ Size
  • Prefrontal Cortex / pathology*
  • Schizophrenia / pathology*