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Autism MRI

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview

Overview

There are no MRI findings associated with autism

MRI

MRI

MRI may show structural abnormalities, these findings are inconsistent to diagnose autism.[1]

References

References

  1. Garber HJ, Ritvo ER (February 1992). “Magnetic resonance imaging of the posterior fossa in autistic adults”. Am J Psychiatry. 149 (2): 245–7. doi:10.1176/ajp.149.2.245. PMID 1734747.

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