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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Hepatic encephalopathy leads to changed cognitive function. This can range from subtle deficits in higher mental functions (in mild cases) to [[obtundation]] and coma (in severe cases). Left untreated, severe hepatic encephalopathy can cause death. | Hepatic encephalopathy leads to changed cognitive function. This can range from subtle deficits in higher mental functions (in mild cases) to [[obtundation]] and coma (in severe cases). Left untreated, severe hepatic encephalopathy can cause death. | ||
==Natural History== | |||
Hepatic encephalopathy may occur as an acute, potentially reversible disorder. Or it may occur as a chronic, progressive disorder that is associated with chronic liver disease. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Hepatic encephalopathy leads to changed cognitive function. This can range from subtle deficits in higher mental functions (in mild cases) to obtundation and coma (in severe cases). Left untreated, severe hepatic encephalopathy can cause death.
Natural History
Hepatic encephalopathy may occur as an acute, potentially reversible disorder. Or it may occur as a chronic, progressive disorder that is associated with chronic liver disease.