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¹Department of Radiology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco General Hospital, 1001 Potrero Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA. agean@sfghrad.ucsf.edu

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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects millions globally, causing significant disability. This review covers TBI classification, lesion types, and imaging techniques for effective evaluation.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Neurosurgery
Radiology

Background:

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major global health concern, impacting millions annually.
Over 5 million Americans live with TBI-related long-term disabilities.
TBI is projected to be a leading cause of death and disability worldwide.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the classification systems for traumatic brain injury (TBI).
To detail the various types of lesions associated with TBI.
To discuss the imaging modalities used in TBI evaluation.

Main Methods:

Literature review on TBI classification.
Analysis of lesion types in TBI.
Overview of diagnostic imaging techniques for TBI.

Main Results:

Comprehensive classification of TBI.
Detailed description of common TBI lesion types.
Summary of current imaging modalities for TBI assessment.

Conclusions:

Understanding TBI classification and lesion types is crucial for patient management.
Appropriate imaging modalities aid in the accurate diagnosis and evaluation of TBI.
Effective TBI evaluation relies on a multidisciplinary approach involving classification, lesion identification, and imaging.