Within amygdala: basolateral parts are selectively impaired in premature-born adults
Highlights
- Amygdala volume is reduced in premature-born adults.•
- Particularly accessory basal nuclei volumes are selectively reduced.•
- Structural covariance within basolateral amygdala is altered after premature birth.•
- Data suggest that prematurity has lasting and distinct effects on amygdala nuclei.•
- Basolateral amygdala development seems to be specifically impaired.

