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ArticleBMC psychiatry2021

Correlational research on facial and clinical characteristics of adolescents with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Yan-Rong Wang, Shao-Hua Chang, Xiao-Min Ma, Ji-Ying Li, Rui-Xia Zhang, Jian-Qun Fang

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Yan-Rong Wang *Mental Health Centre, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, No. 804 South Shengli Street, Yinchuan, 750004, Ningxia, China.
Shao-Hua Chang *Ning An Hospital, Ningxia Mental Health Center, Yinchuan, 750004, China.
Xiao-Min MaNingxia Medical University, No.1106 South Shengli Street, Yinchuan, 750004, China.
Ji-Ying LiNingxia Medical University, No.1106 South Shengli Street, Yinchuan, 750004, China.
Rui-Xia ZhangNingxia Medical University, No.1106 South Shengli Street, Yinchuan, 750004, China.
Jian-Qun FangMental Health Centre, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, No. 804 South Shengli Street, Yinchuan, 750004, Ningxia, China. fjq-7887@163.com.

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Abstract

backgroundThe neurodevelopmental model of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) suggests that the neurodevelopmental changes in the ventral striatal circuit of the prefrontal lobe are associated with the initial symptoms of OCD. Facial morphology is one of the most consistent anatomical phenotypes of neurodevelopmental disorders, which can reflect brain structure and function. Facial deformity, an easily measured index of brain malformation, can reflect abnormal brain structure and function. Therefore, this study aims to explore the relationship between clinical features and neurodevelopment of adolescents with OCD through facial morphology.

methodsThe enrolled study sample comprised 40 adolescents diagnosed with OCD using the Obsessive Compulsive Inventory-Child Version (OCI-CV) and 38 healthy controls (HCs). Facial photos, 21 facial diameters, and 9 facial angles were collected using image software.

resultsIn males, lower lip red height was significantly lower in OCD patients than in HCs (P < 0.025); no significant differences were observed in other facial indicators (all P > 0.025). In females, the nasolabial angle was smaller in OCD patients than in HCs (P < 0.025); no significant differences were observed in other facial indicators (all P > 0.025). The difference in lower lip red height between the OCD group and HC group was positively correlated with neutralizing symptoms (r = 0.401, P < 0.05).

conclusionsMale OCD patients had a thinner lower lip and female OCD patients had smaller nasolabial angles. The facial features of adolescents with OCD were positively correlated with lower lip redness and neutralizing symptoms.

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Obsessive-Compulsive DisorderAdolescentBrainFemaleHumansMaleAdolescentFacial characteristicsNeurodevelopmentObsessive-compulsive disorder

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