BACKGROUND: Anxiety disorders are common after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Data on the
neural correlates of these conditions are lacking. This study examines the relationship
between brain damage, particularly to the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) and temporal lobe, and
anxiety symptoms and disorders. METHODS: Ninety-five children and adolescents were
followed for one year postinjury. Preinjury and one-year postinjury anxiety status were
obtained from the parent. Magnetic resonance imaging was performed to evaluate brain …