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Preferred term

Brain Injury, Chronic  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Conditions characterized by persistent brain damage or dysfunction as sequelae of cranial trauma. This disorder may result from DIFFUSE AXONAL INJURY; INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGES; BRAIN EDEMA; and other conditions. Clinical features may include DEMENTIA; focal neurologic deficits; PERSISTENT VEGETATIVE STATE; AKINETIC MUTISM; or COMA.

Entry terms

  • Chronic Brain Injury

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-PPF32R9C-R

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