Imaging biomarker in liver transplantation (LT): Role of brain MRI on evaluation of early disappearance of basal ganglia hyperintensity after successful LT

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) comprises a spectrum of neuropsychiatric manifestations and it is one of the most debilitating complications of chronic liver disease, typically threatening patients' self-reliance, physical condition, quality of life, and surroundings due to its unpredictable nature [1]. We report a case of a 46-year-old man with liver cirrhosis hepatitis-C-virus-related, in a waiting list for liver transplantation (LT) that was admitted to our hospital for the onset of HE. Patient had a MELD-score of 22 and CPT C10.

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