Hepatic encephalopathy
Hepatic encephalopathy
GI
GI
Anatomy of the peritoneum and peritoneal cavity
Anatomy of the abdominal viscera: Blood supply of the foregut, midgut and hindgut
Anatomy of the vessels of the posterior abdominal wall
Anatomy of the abdominal viscera: Innervation of the abdominal viscera
Anatomy of the gastrointestinal organs of the pelvis and perineum
Anatomy of the abdominal viscera: Liver, biliary ducts and gallbladder
Anatomy of the inguinal region
Anatomy clinical correlates: Anterior and posterior abdominal wall
Anatomy clinical correlates: Viscera of the gastrointestinal tract
Anatomy clinical correlates: Peritoneum and diaphragm
Anatomy clinical correlates: Other abdominal organs
Anatomy clinical correlates: Inguinal region
Development of the digestive system and body cavities
Development of the gastrointestinal system
Esophagus histology
Stomach histology
Small intestine histology
Colon histology
Liver histology
Enteric nervous system
Gastrointestinal hormones
Carbohydrates and sugars
Fats and lipids
Proteins
Vitamins and minerals
Pancreatic secretion
Bile secretion and enterohepatic circulation
Congenital gastrointestinal disorders: Pathology review
Esophageal disorders: Pathology review
GERD, peptic ulcers, gastritis, and stomach cancer: Pathology review
Inflammatory bowel disease: Pathology review
Malabsorption syndromes: Pathology review
Diverticular disease: Pathology review
Appendicitis: Pathology review
Gastrointestinal bleeding: Pathology review
Colorectal polyps and cancer: Pathology review
Neuroendocrine tumors of the gastrointestinal system: Pathology review
Pancreatitis: Pathology review
Gallbladder disorders: Pathology review
Jaundice: Pathology review
Viral hepatitis: Pathology review
Cirrhosis: Pathology review
Laxatives and cathartics
Antidiarrheals
Acid reducing medications
Crigler-Najjar syndrome
Biliary atresia
Gilbert's syndrome
Dubin-Johnson syndrome
Rotor syndrome
Jaundice
Cirrhosis
Portal hypertension
Hepatic encephalopathy
Hemochromatosis
Wilson disease
Budd-Chiari syndrome
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Cholestatic liver disease
Hepatocellular adenoma
Autoimmune hepatitis
Alcohol-associated liver disease
Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency
Primary biliary cholangitis
Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Viral hepatitis
Neonatal hepatitis
Reye syndrome
Benign liver tumors
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Gallstones
Biliary colic
Acute cholecystitis
Ascending cholangitis
Chronic cholecystitis
Gallstone ileus
Gallbladder carcinoma
Cholangiocarcinoma
Acute pancreatitis
Pancreatic pseudocyst
Chronic pancreatitis
Pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Key Takeaways
Hepatic encephalopathy is a neurological disorder that results from liver failure. The leading cause of hepatic encephalopathy is a buildup of toxins in the blood that are normally removed by the liver. These toxins include ammonia and other chemicals produced by gut bacteria. When the liver fails, these toxins build up in the blood and can poison the brain. Hepatic encephalopathy can cause changes in behavior, confusion, problems with coordination, and seizures. In severe cases, it can lead to coma or death.