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There are no specific clinical or laboratory markers for uremic encephalopathy, and the diagnosis is often made retrospectively, based on the dynamics of neurological status. The diagnostic process is further complicated by the presence of comorbid and overlapping diseases. Consequently, renal replacement therapy is often initiated at an suboptimal time. Neuroimaging plays a key role in confirming the diagnosis, providing high sensitivity in assessing the nature and extent of brain tissue damage. The \u201clenticular fork sign\u201d is recognized as the most significant MRI marker and can serve as an early and reliable indicator of uremic encephalopathy. The implementation of an interdisciplinary strategy, including a comprehensive laboratory assessment and timely neuroimaging, allows not only to confirm the pathogenetic mechanisms underlying central nervous system damage, but also to promptly adjust therapeutic treatment. 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