Cingulo-insular structural alterations associated with psychogenic symptoms, childhood abuse and PTSD in functional neurological disorders

Conclusions
This study reveals distinct cingulo-insular alterations for FND and PTSD symptoms and may advance our understanding of FND. Potential biological convergence between stress-related neuroplasticity, functional neurological symptoms and reduced insular volume was identified.

Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - May 23, 2017 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Perez, D. L., Matin, N., Barsky, A., Costumero-Ramos, V., Makaretz, S. J., Young, S. S., Sepulcre, J., LaFrance, W. C., Keshavan, M. S., Dickerson, B. C. Tags: Neuropsychiatry Source Type: research