Layer-specific reduced neuronal density in the orbitofrontal cortex of older adults with obsessive–compulsive disorder
de Oliveira K, Grinberg L, Hoexter M, Brentani H, Suemoto C, Nery F, Lima L, Alho A, Farfel J, Ferretti-Rebustini R, Leite R, Moretto A, da Silva A, Lafer B, Miguel E, Nitrini R, Jacob-Filho W, Heinsen H, Pasqualucci C. Layer-specific reduced neuronal density in the orbitofrontal cortex of older adults with obsessive–compulsive disorder. Brain Structure And Function 2018, 224: 191-203. PMID: 30298291, DOI: 10.1007/s00429-018-1752-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObsessive-compulsive disorderMedial orbitofrontalOrbitofrontal cortexNeuronal densityOCD casesLower neuron densityCortical-subcortical circuitryOFC abnormalitiesEfferent targetsNeuron densityClinical evaluationAnterolateral areaControl groupCognitive impairmentAutopsy serviceOrbitofrontal regionsAnteromedialOlder adultsControl casesOFC areasCortexConsistent evidenceDisordersCellular levelTotal