post concussion syndrome

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Introduction

A constellation of findings following head injury, generally mild head injury (initial Glasgow coma scale 13-15). Loss of consciousness does not have to occur for postconcussion syndrome to develop.

Etiology

Epidemiology

Clinical manifestations

Diagnostic criteria

Laboratory

Radiology

Differential diagnosis

Management

More general terms

References

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