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Neuropsychiatric Features of Medical Disorders pp 77–94Cite as

Renal Disorders

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The multiple causes of renal disease result in a plethora of early signs and symptoms. If the illness progresses, the final common clinical picture is renal failure. A basic understanding of this syndrome is important for an appreciation of neuropsychiatric disturbances associated with renal disorders.

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Jefferson, J.W., Marshall, J.R. (1981). Renal Disorders. In: Neuropsychiatric Features of Medical Disorders. Critical Issues in Psychiatry. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-3920-5_4

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