Social Information Processed Self-Perceived Aggression in Relation to Brain Abnormalities in a Sample of Incarcerated Sexual Offenders

Eher, Reinhard; Anders, Martin; Fruehwald, Stefan; Frottier, Patrick; Gruenhut, Christine

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“…(1984) [34]. In the group with brain abnormalities 76.5% had a high violent offense according to this criteria whereas only 476% out of the MRI‐negative group [33].…”

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“…Eher et al. [33] investigated 38 imprisoned adult male sexual offenders using the neuroradiological reports of a routinely performed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study. In these offenders, 44.7% had structural brain abnormalities.…”

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“…(1) Qualitative impairment in social interaction, as manifested by at least two of the following: offenders compared with 16.6% of the low violent sex offender group [4]. Eher et al [33] investigated 38 imprisoned adult male sexual offenders using the neuroradiological reports of a routinely performed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study. In these offenders, 44.7% had structural brain abnormalities.…”

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“…To distinguish violent behavior in high and low violent offenses, violence rating had been undertaken according to the proposals of Wong et al (1984) [34]. In the group with brain abnormalities 76.5% had a high violent offense according to this criteria whereas only 476% out of the MRI-negative group [33].…”

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Are Sadomasochism and Hypersexuality in Autism Linked to Amygdalohippocampal Lesion?

Müller

2011

The Journal of Sexual Medicine

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Introduction Pathologies of the amygdala and the hippocampus have been argued to be critically involved in autism as well as in sadomasochism. In line with Kluver and Bucy syndrome, clinical observations, animal models and a few case reports emphasize that temporal brain changes are important for the etiopathogenesis of sexual deviant behaviour. In particular, the amygdalohippocampal region has been linked to hypersexuality, transvestitism and fetishism. While cases and studies are rare, the impact of amygdalohippocampal changes in criminal behaviour remains unclear so far. Aim To demonstrate the impact of subcortical neurobiological changes in the etiopathogenesis of autism and sadomasochism. Methods We report on a forensic psychiatric inpatient due to murderer with autism and sadomasochism who had amgdalohippocampal abnormalities bilaterally. Studies on the neurobiological underpinnings of autism and of sadomasochism are reviewed in particular regarding amygdalohippocampal region. Results In this patient, MRI scan showed hypointensities in amygdala-hippocampal complex bilaterally medial to both cornua inferiores corresponding to an amygdalo-hippocampal atrophy. Conclusions In line with the literature, this case report links autism and sadomasochism to amygdalohippocampal pathology emphasising its impact in the etiopathogenesis of both disorders. Further research is needed to elucidate the interaction of amygdalohippocampal changes, disturbed emotion precessing and sex offenses.

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“…(1984) [34]. In the group with brain abnormalities 76.5% had a high violent offense according to this criteria whereas only 476% out of the MRI‐negative group [33].…”

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confidence: 94%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Are Sadomasochism and Hypersexuality in Autism Linked to Amygdalohippocampal Lesion?

Müller

2011

The Journal of Sexual Medicine

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Neurobiological Implications in Assessing Treatment Need in Sexual Offenders

Mokros

Habermeyer

2016

The Wiley Handbook on the Theories, Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Offending

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Several alterations of brain functioning may increase the risk for committing sexual offences. Similarly, physiological abnormality may limit the amenability of sexual offenders to treatment interventions aimed at reducing the risk of reoffending. Based on an overview of research on cerebral responses associated with sexual interest and arousal, this chapter pulls together findings from case studies, electrophysiology, and brain imaging. Both structural and functional brain‐imaging studies are reviewed, with a focus on paedophilia and sexual offences against children, as most studies available to date concerned this area. In a more applied sense, findings on general cognitive ability and neuropsychological functioning are highlighted that may prove helpful to structure the psychological assessment of sexual offenders. Finally, genetic, connatal, and hormonal peculiarities are described that can be associated with a greater risk of sexual offending. In conclusion, a thorough examination of possible somatic risk factors is recommended. This assessment should comprise both neurological/psychiatric and psychological assessment. Such an assessment should be dependent on the indication in a given case, however, and not be applied indiscriminately.

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The Neuroscience of Sexual Offending

Mokros

2018

The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Forensic Neuroscience

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Social Information Processed Self-Perceived Aggression in Relation to Brain Abnormalities in a Sample of Incarcerated Sexual Offenders

Cited by 9 publications

References 16 publications

Are Sadomasochism and Hypersexuality in Autism Linked to Amygdalohippocampal Lesion?

Are Sadomasochism and Hypersexuality in Autism Linked to Amygdalohippocampal Lesion?

Neurobiological Implications in Assessing Treatment Need in Sexual Offenders

The Neuroscience of Sexual Offending

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