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.
Also Known As:
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy; Brain Injury, Chronic; Chronic Encephalopathy, Post-Concussive; Chronic Post-Concussive Encephalopathy; Chronic Post-Traumatic Encephalopathy; Injury, Brain, Chronic; Traumatic Encephalopathy, Chronic; Brain Injuries, Chronic; Chronic Brain Injuries; Chronic Encephalopathies, Post-Concussive; Chronic Encephalopathy, Post Concussive; Chronic Post Concussive Encephalopathy; Chronic Post Traumatic Encephalopathy; Chronic Post-Concussive Encephalopathies; Chronic Post-Traumatic Encephalopathies; Encephalopathies, Chronic Post-Concussive; Encephalopathies, Chronic Post-Traumatic; Encephalopathies, Post-Concussive Chronic; Encephalopathy, Chronic Post-Concussive; Encephalopathy, Chronic Post-Traumatic; Encephalopathy, Chronic Traumatic; Encephalopathy, Post-Concussive Chronic; Post-Concussive Chronic Encephalopathies; Post-Concussive Chronic Encephalopathy; Post-Concussive Encephalopathies, Chronic; Post-Concussive Encephalopathy, Chronic; Post-Traumatic Encephalopathies, Chronic; Post-Traumatic Encephalopathy, Chronic; Traumatic Encephalopathies, Chronic; Encephalopathy, Post-Traumatic, Chronic