SAQ 332 – Gastroenterology – hepatic encephalopathy differential and precipitants

A 60-year-old man with alcohol-related cirrhosis presents with reduced level of consciousness and confusion. He is afebrile and his vital signs are otherwise normal.

List four (4) examination stigmata of chronic liver disease.

(Marked out of 2.0)

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List four (4) differential diagnoses other than hepatic encephalopathy.

(Marked out of 4.0)

/ 4

List four (4) precipitants of hepatic encephalopathy.

(Marked out of 4.0)

/ 4

Total Score: 0 / 10

Percentage: 0%