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Abolition of lifelong specific phobia: a novel therapeutic consequence of left mesial temporal lobectomy

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posted on 2023-06-08, 22:31 authored by S Binks, D Chan, N Medford
Numerous imaging studies have confirmed the amygdala as prominent within a neural network mediating specific phobia, including arachnophobia. We report the case of a patient in whom arachnophobia was abolished after left temporal mesial lobectomy, with unchanged fear responses to other stimuli. The phenomenon of abolition of specific phobia after amygdala removal has not, to our knowledge, been previously reported.

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  • Published

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Journal

Neurocase

ISSN

1355-4794

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Issue

1

Volume

21

Page range

79-84

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  • BSMS Publications

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Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2015-09-14

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2015-09-14

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