Syndrome of uremic encephalopathy and bilateral basal ganglia lesions in non-diabetic hemodialysis patient: a case report

Syndrome of uremic encephalopathy and bilateral basal ganglia lesions in non-diabetic hemodialysis patient: a case report

Abstract Background Uremic encephalopathy (UE), a toxic metabolic encephalopathy, is an uncommon complication resulting from endogenous uremic toxins in patients with severe renal failure. UE syndrome can range from mild inattention to coma. The imaging findings of UE include cortical or subcortical...

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Main Authors: Wen-Yu Gong, Shan-Shan Li, Zong-Chao Yu, Hong-Wei Wu, Liang-Hong Yin, Li-Fan Mei, Fan-Na Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Uremic encephalopathy
Bilateral basal ganglia lesions
Non-diabetic
Hemodialysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12882-018-1174-0

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