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MeSH Heading: Akinetic Mutism
Tree Number(s): C10.228.140.042
Unique ID: D000405
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000405
Scope Note: A syndrome characterized by a silent and inert state without voluntary motor activity despite preserved sensorimotor pathways and vigilance. Bilateral FRONTAL LOBE dysfunction involving the anterior cingulate gyrus and related brain injuries are associated with this condition. This may result in impaired abilities to communicate and initiate motor activities. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p348; Fortschr Neurol Psychiatr 1995 Feb;63(2):59-67)
Entry Term(s): Akinetic Autism; Coma Vigil; Coma Vigilans; Mutism, Akinetic
NLM Classification #: WL 348
Previous Indexing: Mutism (1966-1970)
See Also: Persistent Vegetative State
Public MeSH Note: 1971
History Note: 1971
Date Established: 1971/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 1999/11/03

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Concept UI: M0000615
Scope Note: A syndrome characterized by a silent and inert state without voluntary motor activity despite preserved sensorimotor pathways and vigilance. Bilateral FRONTAL LOBE dysfunction involving the anterior cingulate gyrus and related brain injuries are associated with this condition. This may result in impaired abilities to communicate and initiate motor activities. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p348; Fortschr Neurol Psychiatr 1995 Feb;63(2):59-67)
Terms: Akinetic Mutism Preferred Term
Term UI T001241
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1971); Akinetic Autism
Term UI T363913
Date11/03/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2000); Coma Vigil
Term UI T363914
Date11/03/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2000); Coma Vigilans
Term UI T363915
Date11/03/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2000); Mutism, Akinetic
Term UI T001240
Date03/29/1974
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID UNK (19XX)

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