Leonard H, O’Beirne J, Yu D, Tsochatzis E

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ABSTRACT

CLINICAL PRESENTATION
A 72-year-old female with a history of autoimmune hepatitis-related cirrhosis, osteoporosis, and hypertension was admitted with recurrent episodes of confusion and drowsiness over the course of two years.

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