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Frontal lobe personality syndromes. Ominous sequelae of head trauma.

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Massey, EW; Coffey, CE
Published in: Postgrad Med
May 1983

Head trauma frequently results in frontal lobe dysfunction. This can cause a number of personality changes characterized by disturbances in affect and in regulation of emotions. Behavioral changes and alterations in cognition may occur also and are often accompanied by neurologic signs. The changes are frequently debilitating, and unfortunately in too many cases the lesion and its effects are not reversible and the patient's prognosis for returning to useful and independent life is very poor. A well-planned approach on the part of the physician can aid patient and family in difficult adjustments during rehabilitation and afford the best chance for recovery.

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Postgrad Med

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0032-5481

Publication Date

May 1983

Volume

73

Issue

5

Start / End Page

99 / 106

Location

England

Related Subject Headings

  • Personality Disorders
  • Neurocognitive Disorders
  • Humans
  • General & Internal Medicine
  • Frontal Lobe
  • Female
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Behavior
  • Adult
  • 4203 Health services and systems
 

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Massey, E. W., & Coffey, C. E. (1983). Frontal lobe personality syndromes. Ominous sequelae of head trauma. Postgrad Med, 73(5), 99–106. https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.1983.11697829
Massey, E. W., and C. E. Coffey. “Frontal lobe personality syndromes. Ominous sequelae of head trauma.Postgrad Med 73, no. 5 (May 1983): 99–106. https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.1983.11697829.
Massey EW, Coffey CE. Frontal lobe personality syndromes. Ominous sequelae of head trauma. Postgrad Med. 1983 May;73(5):99–106.
Massey, E. W., and C. E. Coffey. “Frontal lobe personality syndromes. Ominous sequelae of head trauma.Postgrad Med, vol. 73, no. 5, May 1983, pp. 99–106. Pubmed, doi:10.1080/00325481.1983.11697829.
Massey EW, Coffey CE. Frontal lobe personality syndromes. Ominous sequelae of head trauma. Postgrad Med. 1983 May;73(5):99–106.

Published In

Postgrad Med

DOI

ISSN

0032-5481

Publication Date

May 1983

Volume

73

Issue

5

Start / End Page

99 / 106

Location

England

Related Subject Headings

  • Personality Disorders
  • Neurocognitive Disorders
  • Humans
  • General & Internal Medicine
  • Frontal Lobe
  • Female
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Behavior
  • Adult
  • 4203 Health services and systems