Hepatic encephalopathy physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz M.D.[2]

Overview

In addition to changed level of consciousness, the hallmark of hepatic encephalopathy on the physical examination is the presence of asterixis. This is detected by having the patient hold out his outstretched arms and cocking his wrists back. In the presence of asterixis, there is a non-synchronized, intermittent flapping motion at the wrists. Asterixis is not specific to hepatic encephalopathy. It may also be seen in states such as renal failure and carbon dioxide retention.

Physical Examination

Appearance of the patient

Vital signs

In patients with hepatic encephalopathy vital signs include:[6]

Skin

Signs of liver disease may be seen, such as:[7]

HEENT

Neck

Physical examination of neck is usually normal.

Lungs

Physical examination of lungs is usually normal

Heart

Physical examination of heart is usually normal

Abdomen

Signs of liver disease may be seen such as:

Back

Physical examination of back is usually normal

Genitourinary

Physical examination of genitourinary system is usually normal

Neuromuscular

Extremities

References

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