Reversible Burst-suppression Pattern of Acute Hyperammonemic Encephalopathy
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چکیده
Acute hyperammonemic encephalopathy is generally associated with severe liver disease, manifesting neuropsychiatric symptoms including confusion, lethargy, seizure, coma, and even death. Electroencephalogram (EEG) a proven diagnostic, prognostic, therapeutic tool in patients acute chronic encephalopathies. EEG changes are background slowing theta to delta ranges, accompanied by presence of triphasic waves. We reported patient showing an unusual burst-suppression pattern, which was reversible proper treatment.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of the Korean neurological association
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['1225-7044', '2288-985X']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17340/jkna.2023.1.10