Paracingulate Sulcus Length and Cortical Thickness in Schizophrenia Patients With and Without a Lifetime History of Auditory Hallucinations

Abstract

PCS length in the left hemisphere is shorter in schizophrenia patients with hallucinations as compared to HC subjects. The patient group without hallucinations was in between those 2 groups. Cortical thickness of neighboring areas of PCS is diminished in patient groups relative to the healthy comparison subjects. The role of lateralization and functional involvement of the PCS region in processes underlying hallucinations, such as reality monitoring, needs further clarification.