Overview
The planum temporale (PT) is a brain region involved in auditory and language processing. Structural asymmetries in the PT have been investigated in relation to schizophrenia 1.Diagnosis
Atypical PT asymmetries and reduced left PT size have been observed in patients with schizophrenia compared to controls 1.
Research findings on PT asymmetries in schizophrenia are inconsistent, with some studies showing an association and others finding no link 1.
Inconsistencies may be due to low statistical power or limited representativeness in some studies 1.Management
No management strategies are discussed in the provided abstracts.Special Populations
No information on special populations is available in the provided abstracts.Key Recommendations
Investigate potential links between atypical planum temporale (PT) asymmetries and schizophrenia, acknowledging inconsistent findings in prior research 1. (Evidence: Moderate)
Consider the role of reduced left PT size as a potential structural abnormality associated with schizophrenia 1. (Evidence: Moderate)References
1 Borawski J, Papadatou-Pastou M, Peterburs J, Merklein SA, Ocklenburg S. Structural asymmetries in the planum temporale in patients with schizophrenia: A meta-analysis. Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews 2026. link