Case Reports Authors: Madunil Anuk Niriella , University of Kelaniya, Ragama, LK About Madunil Faculty of Medicine X close Abde Alibhoy, Durdans Hospital, Colombo, LK X close Hithanadura Janaka de Silva University of Kelaniya, Ragama, LK About Hithanadura

Faculty of Medicine

 

Durdans Hospital, Colombo

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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.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/cmj.v67i1.9557 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.

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