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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in a National Football League Player

Neurosurgery · 2005 · Vol. 57(1) · pp. 128–134

Bennet Omalu✉(Verizon (United States))Steven T. DeKosky(University of Pittsburgh)Ryan L. Minster(University of Pittsburgh)M. Ilyas Kamboh(University of Pittsburgh)Ronald L. Hamilton(University of Pittsburgh)Cyril H. Wecht(University of Pittsburgh)

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Abstract

This case highlights potential long-term neurodegenerative outcomes in retired professional National Football League players subjected to repeated mild traumatic brain injury. The prevalence and pathoetiological mechanisms of these possible adverse long-term outcomes and their relation to duration of years of playing football have not been sufficiently studied. We recommend comprehensive clinical and forensic approaches to understand and further elucidate this emergent professional sport hazard.

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