Consciousness Disorders

**Definition:** Organic mental disorders in which there is impairment of the ability to maintain awareness of self and environment and to respond to environmental stimuli. Dysfunction of the cerebral hemispheres or brain stem RETICULAR FORMATION may result in this condition.

**Tree numbers:** - C10.597.606.358 - C23.888.592.604.359 - F01.700.315 - F03.615.300

**Synonyms:** - Disorder of Consciousness - Disorders of Consciousness