ICD-11 code : DB99.5;
Preferred Label : Hepatic encephalopathy;
ICD-11 definition : Hepatic encephalopathy is a complication of liver cirrhosis and a hallmark of acute
liver failure, and is also observed in patients with portosystemic shunts without
cirrhosis. Hepatic encephalopathy is characterized by personality changes, intellectual
impairment, flapping tremor and a decreased consciousness level. In the advanced stages
it is called hepatic coma, which may lead to death. The diagnosis of hepatic encephalopathy
is made primarily by recognition of neuropsychiatric changes occurring in a patient
with liver disease, after exclusion of brain diseases.;
ICD-11 synonym : hepatic encephalopathy, stage unspecified; HE - [hepatic encephalopathy]; hepatic encephalopathy NOS;
ICD-11 acronym : HE;
ICD-11 inclusion : acute hepatorenal coma; acute hepatoencephalopathy; acute portosystemic encephalopathy; transient hepatargy syndrome; portosystemic encephalopathy; acute hepatic encephalopathy; portal-systemic encephalopathy; Gaustad's syndrome; acute hepatorenal encephalopathy; hepatocerebral encephalopathy; hepatic coma; hepatocerebral intoxication;
Origin ID : 1769383160;
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Hepatic encephalopathy is a complication of liver cirrhosis and a hallmark of acute
liver failure, and is also observed in patients with portosystemic shunts without
cirrhosis. Hepatic encephalopathy is characterized by personality changes, intellectual
impairment, flapping tremor and a decreased consciousness level. In the advanced stages
it is called hepatic coma, which may lead to death. The diagnosis of hepatic encephalopathy
is made primarily by recognition of neuropsychiatric changes occurring in a patient
with liver disease, after exclusion of brain diseases.
