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Exam questionKROK 2Medicine · 2019

2 hours after eating unknown mushrooms a 28-year-old man sensed a decrease in his mobility and deterioration of his ability to focus. This condition was then followed by a state of agitation and aggression. On examination he is disoriented and his speech is illegible. 4 hours later he developed fetor hepaticus and lost his consciousness. What syndrome can be observed in this patient?

Answer options

  1. Cholestatic syndrome
  2. Hepatolienal syndrome
  3. Portal hypertension
  4. Cytolytic syndrome
  5. Acute hepatic failure
Correct answer

Acute hepatic failure

Explanation

2 hours after eating unknown mushrooms a 28-year-old man sensed a decrease in his mobility and deterioration of his ability to focus. This condition was then followed by a state of agitation and aggression. On examination he is disoriented and his speech is illegible. 4 hours later he developed fetor hepaticus and lost his consciousness. What syndrome can be observed in this patient?Fetor hepaticus occurs when your breath has a strong, musty smell. It’s a sign that your liver is having trouble doing its job of filtering out toxic substances, usually due to severe liver disease. As a result, sulfur substances end up in your bloodstream and can make their way to lungs.

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