A lady with NASH and choreoathetosis. Issue 5 (3rd September 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ghys, C.; Kong, M.-F.; Glibert, G.; Lasser, L.; Karmali, R.
• Is Part Of: Acta clinica belgica. Volume 70:Issue 5(2015)
• Page Start: 375
• Page End: 376
• Publication Date: 2015-09-03
• Subjects: Liver cirrhosis -- Acquired hepatocerebral degeneration; Clinical medicine -- Periodicals; Diagnosis, Laboratory -- Periodicals; 616.005
• DOI: 10.1179/2295333715Y.0000000027
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1784-3286

Abstract

Abstract : We describe a case of acquired hepatocerebral degeneration (AHD) presenting with confusion and worsening memory problems since her discharge from the gastroenterology units. Cases of AHD are rare and are frequently confused with hepatic encephalopathy and Wilson's disease. There are no proven pharmacological therapies for AHD. Information regarding the effect of orthotopic liver transplant on AHD is limited and conflicting. Most patients eventually die from the systemic complications of cirrhotic liver failure including infection, hepatic coma and hepatocellular carcinoma.