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Journal of Pediatric Neurology 2008; 06(03): 221-225
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1557470
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1557470
Original Article
Single photon emission tomography in children with autism
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Publication History
01 April 2008
08 June 2008
Publication Date:
30 July 2015 (online)

Abstract
Single photon emission tomography (SPECT) of the brain was studied in 22 children with primary autism with varying degrees of severity. Fifteen children had no perfusion abnormalities on SPECT imaging. Of the remaining seven, decreased perfusion in the left frontoparietal cortex was seen in three, and in the left inferior and medial frontal cortex in two children. No correlation could be found between SPECT, electroencephalography, and magnetic resonance imaging findings. Our findings are similar to those previously reported in some studies, and present areas of further inquiry regarding therapeutic intervention or diagnosis.