akinetic mutism
MONDO:0005640Mondo
Findings
No curated finding names akinetic mutism yet. Everything below is reference data from Mondo, HPO and GenCC, not evidence about what affects it.
Definition
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)
Definition from the Mondo Disease Ontology (MONDO:0005640), read 2026-09-29. CC BY 4.0.
Where it sits
- A kind of
Other names
1 name
Resolves to: akinetic mutism
- Also called
- Coma vigilans (finding)