NONCIRRHOTIC HYPERAMMONEMIA CAUSING RELAPSING ALTERED MENTAL STATUS
Journal Title: World Journal of Advance Healthcare Research - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 6
Abstract
Hyperammonemia is a recognized cause of encephalopathy. However, it is commonly seen in patients with liver disease. We report a man who presented to our hospital with altered mental status later diagnosed as noncirrhotic hyperammonemia.
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Aamir Malik
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