“Personality disorder?”
Hello, I was just wondering. Is it possible for someone with a personality disorder to still have a normal looking brain scan? Has it ever happened?
Male | 26 years old
6 Answers
Yes, its possible. Many people with personality disorders have normal brain scans because these disorders are mostly diagnosed based on behavior and emotions, not always structural brain changes. Brain imaging may sometimes show subtle differences, but a normal scan doesnt rule out a personality disorder. If you have any further questions or need more clarity, please consult with a psychiatrist. If youre in Texas, we welcome you to reach out to www.MidCitiesPsychiatry, were here to help you.
Most people with personality disorders will have normal looking brain scans.
Possible.
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The usual "brain scan" or more specifically an MRI scan will always be normal in a person with a personality disorder. A personality disorder is a functional disorder, not a structural one so the brain scan is normal appearing.
In patients with personality disorder without any organic causes, the brain scan is usually normal.
