A Case of Hepatic Encephalopathy Masquerading as Parkinsonism Unmasked by Classic Brain Imaging Findings: A Case Report

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Abhinay Reddy Koppula, Dudekonda Sai Sandeep and Tekuru Yogesh

 

Abstract

 

Hepatic Encephalopathy (H.E), defined as a spectrum of neuropsychiatric abnormalities in patients with severe liver dysfunction. It is a most common complication of advanced liver disease with significant incidence and death rate [1]. The exact prevalence of hepatic encephalopathy is still unknown because it can be caused by different etiological factors, and have varying degree of severity based on age of the patient, type of H.E and has challenging clinical diagnosis [2].

Published on: July 21, 2022
doi: 10.17756/jnen.2022-093
Citation: Koppula AK, 2022. A Case of Hepatic Encephalopathy Masquerading as Parkinsonism Unmasked by Classic Brain Imaging Findings: A Case Report. J Neurol Exp Neurosci 8(1): 9-11.

 

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