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Title:

Aftermath of sexual abuse history on adult patients suffering from chronic functional pain syndromes: an fMRI pilot study.

Document type:
Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Article
Author(s):
Noll-Hussong, M; Otti, A; Laeer, L; Wohlschlaeger, A; Zimmer, C; Lahmann, C; Henningsen, P; Toelle, T; Guendel, H
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: This preliminary study investigates the neural substrates of empathy-induced pain in multisomatoform pain patients "with vs. without" a history of sexual abuse during childhood. METHODS: Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and behavioral measurements, we compared eight abused with eight nonabused patients using an established empathy-for-pain paradigm. RESULTS: Higher activations in left lateral and medial superior frontal gyrus as well as a nonsignificant activation of...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
J Psychosom Res
Year:
2010
Journal volume:
68
Journal issue:
5
Pages contribution:
483-7
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1016/j.jpsychores.2010.01.020
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20403508
Print-ISSN:
0022-3999
TUM Institution:
Fachgebiet Neuroradiologie (Prof. Zimmer); Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie; Neurologische Klinik und Poliklinik
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