Diffuse Axonal Injury

**Definition:** A relatively common sequela of blunt head injury, characterized by a global disruption of axons throughout the brain. Associated clinical features may include NEUROBEHAVIORAL MANIFESTATIONS; PERSISTENT VEGETATIVE STATE; DEMENTIA; and other disorders.

**Tree numbers:** - C10.228.140.199.388.500 - C10.900.300.087.219.500 - C26.915.300.200.188.500

**Synonyms:** - Axonal Injury, Diffuse - DAI (Diffuse Axonal Injury)