DefinitionHepatocerebral degeneration is a brain disorder that occurs in people with liver damage.Alternative NamesChronic acquired (Non-Wilsonian) hepatocerebral degenerationCauses, incidence, and risk factorsThis condition may occur in any case of acquired liver failure, including hepatitis.Liver damage can lead to the build-up of ammonia and other toxic materials in the body. This happens when the liver doesn't work properly to break down and release these chemicals. The toxic materials can destroy brain tissue.Specific areas of the brain, such as the basal ganglia, are more likely to be injured from liver failure. The basal ganglia help regulate movement.This condition is the "Non-Wilsonian" type. This means that the liver damage is not caused by copper deposits in the liver, which is