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portal-systemic encephalopathy

portal-systemic encephalopathy Portal-systemic encephalopathy is a syndrome of brain dysfunction linked to liver failure, including cases involving portal-systemic shunting.

Portal-systemic encephalopathy is a syndrome of brain dysfunction linked to liver failure, including cases involving portal-systemic shunting. It can cause drowsiness and confusion that may worsen to coma, along with abnormal reflexes and other neurological signs.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Hepatic Encephalopathy” (D006501).
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