Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2023
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
- Cholestatic syndrome
- Portal hypertension
- Acute hepatic failure
- Cytolytic syndrome
- Hepatolienal syndrome
Correct answer
Acute hepatic failure
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