SAQ 1757 – Hepatic encephalopathy differential diagnosis and investigations

A 48-year-old man with chronic liver disease from alcohol abuse is brought to the ED with increasing confusion. You are concerned about hepatic encephalopathy.

List four differential diagnoses other than hepatic encephalopathy. Include a supportive finding on history or examination for each.

(Marked out of 8.0)

/ 8

Your assessment is consistent with hepatic encephalopathy. List and justify four investigations you would perform.

(Marked out of 4.0)

/ 4

Total Score: 0 / 12

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