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hepatic coma

Disease Summary
Associated Targets (14)
Tclin

7

Tchem

6

Tbio

1


Mondo Description A syndrome characterized by central nervous system dysfunction in association with liver failure, including portal-systemic shunts. Clinical features include lethargy and confusion (frequently progressing to coma); asterixis; nystagmus, pathologic; brisk oculovestibular reflexes; decorticate and decerebrate posturing; muscle spasticity; and bilateral extensor plantar reflexes (see reflex, babinski). electroencephalography may demonstrate triphasic waves. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp1117-20; Plum & Posner, Diagnosis of Stupor and Coma, 3rd ed, p222-5)
Mondo Term and Equivalent IDs
MONDO:0001548:  hepatic coma
COHD:377604: 
SCTID:72836002: 
UMLS:C0019147: