An Unexpected Case of AIN
Here’s a case I saw on the consult service last week which demonstrates the utility of examining the urine sediment yourself. The clinical scenario: a 50 year-old male with a history of hepatitis C liver disease who was…
Renal Aspects To Hepatic Encephalopathy
I was consulted yesterday on a patient with liver and renal failure–obviously, not an uncommon occurrence, as the two often go hand in hand. The patient had presented with altered mental status, and the question came up: hepatic…