Brain Injury, Chronic

**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.

**Tree numbers:** - C10.228.140.140.127 - C10.228.140.199.500 - C10.900.300.087.250 - C23.550.291.500.063.500 - C26.915.300.200.200

**Synonyms:** - Chronic Brain Injury