Incoherence of neuroimaging studies of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-8-2001

Abstract

Neuroimaging studies have been conducted with increasing frequency in recent years in attempts to identify, structural and functional abnormalities in the brains of persons with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Although the results of these studies are frequently cited in support of a biologic etiology for this disorder, inconsistencies among studies raise questions about the reliability of the findings. The present review shows that no specific abnormality in brain structure or function has been convincingly demonstrated by neuroimaging studies. Implications regarding stimulant treatment for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder are discussed.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Clinical Neuropharmacology

First Page

2

Last Page

10

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