Hepatic Encephalopathy: Signs and Symptoms

Hepatic Encephalopathy: Clinical Case

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a complex neuropsychiatric syndrome caused by liver dysfunction, typically seen in patients with chronic liver disease or acute liver failure. Case Presentation A 55-year-old male presents to the emergency department with confusion, disorientation, and altered level of consciousness. His family reports a history of chronic liver disease secondary to alcohol abuse. […]

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