Chronic parkinsonism associated with cirrhosis: a distinct subset of acquired hepatocerebral degeneration
PR Burkhard, J Delavelle, R Du Pasquier… - Archives of …, 2003 - jamanetwork.com
Context The clinical, neuroradiological, and biological characteristics of the so-called
acquired hepatocerebral degeneration have not yet been fully determined and its frequency
remains largely uncertain. Objectives To prospectively study the prevalence of
extrapyramidal symptoms in patients with moderate to severe cirrhosis of various causes, to
delineate the main neurological features of the condition, and to establish correlations with
neuroradiological and biological findings. Patients and Methods During a 1-year period, all …
acquired hepatocerebral degeneration have not yet been fully determined and its frequency
remains largely uncertain. Objectives To prospectively study the prevalence of
extrapyramidal symptoms in patients with moderate to severe cirrhosis of various causes, to
delineate the main neurological features of the condition, and to establish correlations with
neuroradiological and biological findings. Patients and Methods During a 1-year period, all …