ISSN:
1432-1459
Keywords:
Choreoathetosis
;
Spleno-renal shunt
;
Portal-systemic encephalopathy
;
Abdominal computed tomography
;
Abdominal sonography
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary A 73-year-old woman without liver cirrhosis developed choreoathetoid movements of the limbs due to portal-systemic encephalopathy. A prominent spleno-renal shunt was demonstrated by non-invasive methods (abdominal computed tomography and sonography) as well as arterial portography. The choreoathetoid movements were improved by a protein-resticted diet and administration of lactulose. A portal systemic shunt should be considered when investigating choreoathetosis, even in patients without liver cirrhosis.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00314253
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