Dopamine transporter density in patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Dougherty, D D; Bonab, A A; Spencer, T J; Rauch, S L; Madras, B K; Fischman, A J · Lancet

cross_sectional · Level IV

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Abstract

Dopamine transporter density was measured in vivo in six adult patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. We have shown a 70% increase in age-corrected dopamine transporter density in patients with attention hyperactivity disorder compared with healthy controls.

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