Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews
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Neurosci Biobehav Rev · Jan 2003
Comparative StudySex differences in brain maturation in maltreatment-related pediatric posttraumatic stress disorder.
Recent investigations suggested that pediatric posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with adverse brain development. However, sex differences are poorly understood. ⋯ These data suggest that there are sex differences in the brain maturation of boys and girls with maltreatment-related PTSD. Longitudinal MRI brain investigations of childhood PTSD and the relationship of gender to psychosocial outcomes are warranted.