Svensk definition
Akuta eller kroniska hjärnskador, omfattande hjärnhalvorna, lillhjärnan eller hjärnstammen. De kliniska symtomen varierar med arten av skada. Diffus hjärnskada är ofta förknippad med diffus axonal ska da eller posttraumatisk koma. Avgränsade skador kan ha samband med kognitiva symtom, hemipares eller andra fokala, neurologiska störningar.
Engelsk definition
Acute and chronic (see also BRAIN INJURIES, CHRONIC) injuries to the brain, including the cerebral hemispheres, CEREBELLUM, and BRAIN STEM. Clinical manifestations depend on the nature of injury. Diffuse trauma to the brain is frequently associated with DIFFUSE AXONAL INJURY or COMA, POST-TRAUMATIC. Localized injuries may be associated with NEUROBEHAVIORAL MANIFESTATIONS; HEMIPARESIS, or other focal neurologic deficits.
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Engelska synonymer
Injuries, Brain — Brain Injury — Injury, Brain — Injuries, Acute Brain — Acute Brain Injuries — Acute Brain Injury — Brain Injury, Acute — Injury, Acute Brain — Brain Injuries, Acute — Brain Lacerations — Brain Laceration — Laceration, Brain — Lacerations, Brain — Brain Injuries, Focal — Brain Injury, Focal — Focal Brain Injury — Injuries, Focal Brain — Injury, Focal Brain — Focal Brain Injuries