Dopamine transporter density in patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

DD Dougherty, AA Bonab, TJ Spencer, SL Rauch… - The Lancet, 1999 - thelancet.com
DD Dougherty, AA Bonab, TJ Spencer, SL Rauch, BK Madras, AJ Fischman
The Lancet, 1999thelancet.com
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.
Summary
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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