Case Reports
Late-onset neurodegenerative manifestations in patients with cirrhosis: acquired hepatocerebral degeneration - a neglected diagnosis
Authors:
Madunil Anuk Niriella ,
University of Kelaniya, Ragama, LK
About Madunil
Faculty of Medicine
Abde Alibhoy,
Durdans Hospital, Colombo, LK
Hithanadura Janaka de Silva
University of Kelaniya, Ragama, LK
About Hithanadura
Faculty of Medicine
Durdans Hospital, Colombo
Abstract
Acquired hepatocerebral degeneration (AHCD) is an acquired, extrapyramidal, neurodegenerative condition, encountered in patients with cirrhosis. It is an uncommon and usually irreversible condition, resulting in widespread cerebral, basal ganglia and cerebellar damage. We describe here four cases of AHCD, with varying presentations, highlighting the need for increased awareness of this condition, to avoid diagnostics delays and unnecessary management.
How to Cite:
Niriella, M.A., Alibhoy, A. and de Silva, H.J., 2022. Late-onset neurodegenerative manifestations in patients with cirrhosis: acquired hepatocerebral degeneration - a neglected diagnosis. Ceylon Medical Journal, 67(1), pp.22–25. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/cmj.v67i1.9557
Published on
04 May 2022.
Peer Reviewed
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