The Hunter and the Pianist Two Hepatic Encephalopathy Tales

作者:Montagnese Sara*; Cona Giorgia; Schiff Sami; Maresio Giulio; Gatta Angelo; Merkel Carlo; Amodio Piero
来源:Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, 2011, 45(6): 563-566.
DOI:10.1097/MCG.0b013e3181eab73e

摘要

Details of 2 patients with cirrhosis and hepatic encephalopathy whose hobby or job were possibly responsible for a selectively enhanced performance in 1 neuropsychiatric test are reported. Clinicians should be alert to the fact that personal inclinations and habits may impinge on both neuropsychological and psychophysic performance, thus producing a mismatch between the results of different mental status tests. A prospective study with accurate history taking, use of comprehensive assessment protocols, and modeling/critical interpretation of the test results is required to confirm this hypothesis.

  • 出版日期2011-7