Muller Journal of Medical Sciences and Research (Jan 2013)

Hepatic encephalopathy: An enigma

  • Rajamanickom Saranya,
  • K Shreedhara Avabratha,
  • Aby Dany Varghese,
  • B Sanjeev Rai

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-9727.118241
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 4, no. 2
pp. 111 – 112

Abstract

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Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is an important and common metabolic disturbance in children. The causes are many. Reye-like syndrome (RLS) can manifest with hypoglycemia, hyperammonemia and altered sensorium with elevated liver enzymes as in Reye syndrome, where the cause remains elusive. This disease is associated with a significant risk of mortality. This report discusses the diagnostic possibilities with a brief review of literature in a one year boy who recovered completely from acute hepatic encephalopathy.

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