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1948-5182 (online) |
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology |
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Observational Study |
| Article Title |
Minimal hepatic encephalopathy in hepatosplenic schistosomiasis: High prevalence and association with portosystemic shunts in a Brazilian cross-sectional study
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Invited Manuscript |
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Iris Campos Lucas, Ana L Domingues, Norma Arteiro Filgueira, Edmundo P Lopes, Ianca Karine Prudencio Alburquerque and Caroline Louise Diniz Pereira |
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Iris Campos Lucas, PhD, Professor, Departamento de Medicina Tropical, Departamento de Medicina Tropical, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Av. Prof. Moraes Rego 1235 Cidade Universitária, Recife, Pernambuco, Postal Code 50670-420, Brazil. Electronic address: iriscamposlucas@gmail.com, Av. Prof. Moraes Rego, 1235 - Cidade Universitária, RECIFE 50670-901, PE, Brazil. iriscamposlucas@gmail.com |
| Key Words |
Hepatic encephalopathy; Schistosoma mansoni; Portosystemic shunts; Neglected tropical diseases; Cognitive dysfunction; Neuropsychological tests; Brazil; Public health; Resource-limited settings; Coutinho index |
| Core Tip |
This pioneering study establishes a high prevalence (24%) of minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE) in hepatosplenic schistosomiasis (HSS), a neglected tropical disease. We use the animal naming test as a simple, culture-fair, and education-resistant tool for MHE screening in endemic, resource-limited areas. A key innovative finding is the association between MHE, portosystemic shunts, and the Coutinho index, suggesting a combined screening approach. This mandates a paradigm shift towards routine cognitive screening in HSS to mitigate the significant burden of neurocognitive impairment in this neglected population. |
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2025-12-26 10:27 |
| Citation |
Lucas IC, Domingues AL, Filgueira NA, Lopes EP, Alburquerque IKP, Pereira CLD. Minimal hepatic encephalopathy in hepatosplenic schistosomiasis: High prevalence and association with portosystemic shunts in a Brazilian cross-sectional study. World J Hepatol 2025; 17(12): 113078 |
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https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v17/i12/113078.htm |
| DOI |
https://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v17.i12.113078 |
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