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| CLINICAL SIGNS |
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| Year : 2016 | Volume
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| Issue : 2 | Page : 115-117 |
Asterixis
R Agarwal1, R Baid2
1 Department of General Medicine, IPGMER and SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
2 Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, IPGMER and SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Correspondence Address:
R Agarwal
Department of General Medicine, IPGMER and SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal
India
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DOI: 10.4103/0022-3859.180572
Asterixis is a type of negative myoclonus characterized by irregular lapses of posture of various body parts. It is an uncommon but important sign in clinical neurology. Initially described as a "liver flap," its utility encompasses a galaxy of neurological and nonneurological situations. Asterixis has a rich history. Despite being described over 70 years ago, its exact pathogenesis remains unknown. Its significance as a tool for the evaluation and prognosis of encephalopathies has been suggested. This review presents its history, clinical implications and its significance.
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