Valproic acid induced acute liver injury resulting in hepatic encephalopathy- a case report and literature review
Valproic acid (VPA) is a commonly used agent in the management of seizures and psychiatric disorders. Hyperammonemia is a common complication of VPA with 27.8% of patients having elevated levels - that is unrelated to hepatotoxicity and normal transaminases. Common side effects include obesity, insu...
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Main Authors: | Vijay Gayam (Author), Amrendra Kumar Mandal (Author), Mazin Khalid (Author), Binav Shrestha (Author), Pavani Garlapati (Author), Mowyad Khalid (Author) |
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Greater Baltimore Medical Center,
2018-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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