The inability to generate oral-verbal expression, despite normal comprehension of
speech. This may be associated with BRAIN DISEASES or MENTAL DISORDERS. Organic mutism
may be associated with damage to the FRONTAL LOBE; BRAIN STEM; THALAMUS; and CEREBELLUM.
Selective mutism is a psychological condition that usually affects children characterized
by continuous refusal to speak in social situations by a child who is able and willing
to speak to selected persons. Kussmal aphasia refers to mutism in psychosis. (From
Fortschr Neurol Psychiatr 1994; 62(9):337-44)
Point d'accès autorisé parallèle
Mutism
Identifiants externes
Identifiant MeSH : mesD009155
Utilisation dans FMeSH
Qualificatifs autorisés : DI / PS / IM / MI / DG / PP / RH / EN / ET / MO / EP / BL
/ CF / CI / DH / DT / TH / PX / UR / VI / HI / CL / EC / GE / NU / EH / PC / PA /
ME / CO / SU1969(1963)
Informations sur la notice
Identifiant de la notice : 040743829
RCR créateur de la notice : 0001
Date de création : 23-09-1998
RCR dernier modificateur de la notice : 4994
Date de dernière modification : 26-11-2024 à 13 h 34