Decerebrate state

Introduction: Decerebrate state

Description of Decerebrate state

Decerebrate state: A condition characterized by abnormal posturing of the limbs that is associated with injury to the brainstem. This may occur as a clinical manifestation or induced experimentally in animals. The extensor reflexes are exaggerated leading to rigid extension of the limbs accompanied by hyperreflexia and opisthotonus. This condition is usually caused by lesions which occur in the region of the brainstem that lies between the red nuclei and the vestibular nuclei. In contrast, decorticate rigidity is characterized by flexion of the elbows and wrists with extension of the legs and feet. The causative lesion for this condition is located above the red nuclei and usually consists of diffuse cerebral damage. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p358).
Source: MeSH 2007

Decerebrate state: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Decerebrate state:

• Decerebrate
• State
• SYN
• Rigidity (96 causes)

Terms associated with Decerebrate state:

Terms Similar to Decerebrate state:

• Decerebrate Posturing
• Decorticate Rigidity
• Decorticate State
• Rigidity, Decerebrate
• Rigidity, Decorticate

Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Decerebrate state

• Neurologic Manifestations

Source - MeSH 2007

Hierarchical classifications of Decerebrate state

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MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Nervous System Diseases
  • Neurologic Manifestations
    • Decerebrate State

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
  • Signs and Symptoms
    • Neurologic Manifestations
      • Decerebrate State

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