CHRONIC BRAIN INJURY
\kɹˈɒnɪk bɹˈe͡ɪn ˈɪnd͡ʒəɹi], \kɹˈɒnɪk bɹˈeɪn ˈɪndʒəɹi], \k_ɹ_ˈɒ_n_ɪ_k b_ɹ_ˈeɪ_n ˈɪ_n_dʒ_ə_ɹ_i]\
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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.
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Hypoglossal Neuropathy
- twelfth cranial (hypoglossal) nuclei. fascicles are located in medulla, exits via hypoglossal foramen innervates muscles tongue. Lower brain stem diseases, including ischemia MOTOR NEURON affect nuclei fascicles. nerve may also be injured by diseases of the posterior fossa or skull base. Clinical manifestations include unilateral musculature and lingual dysarthria, with deviation tongue towards side weakness upon attempted protrusion.