Encephalopathy other diagnostic studies

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Apart from all the laboratory tests, imaging studies and assessments a few other tests like spinal tap and evoked potentials are present. These help in differentiating a few brain lesions like infections and in detection of the subclinical encephalopathy.^[1]

Other diagnostic studies

Spinal tap

Identification of infections
Identification of intra ventricular bleed
Cerebrospinal fluid for analysis
Identification of antibodies in cases of autoimmune conditions

Evoked potentials

These are the electrical recordings that detect the intrinsic activity of the brain.
The electric activity is recorded basing upon the stimuli.
P300 is a sensitive to brain function and can detect subclinical hepatic encephalopathy^[1]

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Kullmann F, Hollerbach S, Holstege A, Schölmerich J (1995). “Subclinical hepatic encephalopathy: the diagnostic value of evoked potentials”. J. Hepatol. 22 (1): 101–10. PMID 7751576. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)

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[pmid7751576-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Kullmann F, Hollerbach S, Holstege A, Schölmerich J (1995). “Subclinical hepatic encephalopathy: the diagnostic value of evoked potentials”. J. Hepatol. 22 (1): 101–10. PMID 7751576. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)

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