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child neglect
Complications:
- institutionalization of children (a form of neglect) may lead to alterations in white matter development, including
- corpus callosum
- white matter tracts affecting limbic & frontostriatal circuitry [1]
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neglect
References
- Bick J, Zhu T, Stamoulis C et al
Effect of Early Institutionalization and Foster Care on Long-
term White Matter Development. A Randomized Clinical Trial.
JAMA Pediatr. Published online January 26, 2015.
PMID: 25622303
http://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2091622