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Wernicke Encephalopathy Associated with Hyperemesis Gravidarum: A Case Report [PDF]

Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
Introduction: Wernicke encephalopathy is a clinical diagnosis that requires a high degree of clinical suspicion to recognize. We report a case of a pregnant patient developing Wernicke encephalopathy in the setting of severe hyperemesis gravidarum.
Beth Kreutzer, Blake Buehrer, Andrew Pelikan, Phillip Rohde   +3 more
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Wernicke Encephalopathy in Children [PDF]

Neurology Clinical Practice, 2021
ABSTRACT Frequency of pediatric WE is estimated to be similar to WE in adults, although it is an underdiagnosed condition. In our reports, the nutritional deficit (caused by persistent vomiting and prolonged partial parenteral feeding) triggered signs and symptoms of WE.
Forno, Andreia, Cunha, Bruno, Luís, Catarina, Castro, Ana, Moniz, Marta, Escobar, Carlos, Lamy, Sérgio, Pereira, Andreia, Martins, Ana, Conceição, Carla   +9 more
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Wernicke Encephalopathy following Gastric Bypass: A Case Report [PDF]

Case Reports in Neurology, 2022
Bariatric surgery is used as a treatment for morbid obesity and often results in rapid weight loss. This procedure has been associated with postoperative nutritional deficiencies.
Sarah Glisan, Nazim Khan
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Wernicke encephalopathy revealing occult gastric adenocarcinoma: Radiological and clinical insights [PDF]

Radiology Case Reports
Wernicke’s encephalopathy (WE) is an acute neuropsychiatric disorder caused by thiamine deficiency, often underdiagnosed in non-alcoholic patients. We report a rare case of Wernicke encephalopathy in a 60-year-old male presenting with diplopia, dizziness,
Hind Qajia, MD, Chaimaa Jabbari, MD, Salma El Kadiri, MD, Saleck Choumad, MD, Yassine Eddahoumi, MD, Omar El Aoufir, PHD, Laila Jroundi, PHD   +6 more
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Wernicke encephalopathy in a patient with drug-induced liver failure: a case report [PDF]

Frontiers in Nutrition
IntroductionWernicke encephalopathy is a metabolic disease mainly associated with vitamin B1 deficiency, which is common in chronic alcoholism. Non-alcoholic Wernicke encephalopathy is difficult for early diagnosis.Case presentationOne case involved a 62-
Jiao-Jiao Cao, Jing Li, Yan Cheng, Li-Min Luo, Yang Chen, Chang-Xing Huang, Ye Zhang   +6 more
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Wernicke encephalopathy in pregnancy associated with hyperemesis gravidarum: a case report [PDF]

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Background Wernicke Encephalopathy is a rare neurological disorder caused by thiamine deficiency, which can occur in pregnant women with severe hyperemesis gravidarum.
Anna Weronika Szablewska, Agnieszka Czerwińska-Osipiak, Aleksandra Krawczyk, Radosław Piekarski   +3 more
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Morning Sickness to Morning Blues: A Case of Wernicke Encephalopathy [PDF]

Oman Medical Journal
A 24-year-old primigravida at 12 weeks of gestation, with a history of hyperemesis gravidarum, presented on an early morning with mental confusion and weakness. She was diagnosed with Wernicke encephalopathy and successfully treated with thiamine.
Maureen P. Tigga, Suma Kanankapura Basavarajaiah, Shrunga Rayashettypura Puttalingegowda , Salu Thampi Olickal   +3 more
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Pediatric Wernicke Encephalopathy: A Systematic Review [PDF]

Pediatric Reports
Background: Wernicke Encephalopathy (WE), a neurological disorder often linked to alcohol use, can also occur under non-alcoholic conditions, including in pediatric populations. Methods: This systematic review examines 88 pediatric WE cases reported over
Erik Oudman, Jan W. Wijnia, Janice R. Bidesie, Mirjam J. van Dam, Misha J. Oey, Sterre Smits, Maaike van Dorp, Albert Postma   +7 more
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Wernicke’s Encephalopathy [PDF]

Cureus, 2018
Wernicke's encephalopathy (WE) is a neurologic emergency that requires immediate attention to prevent permanent neurological morbidity and mortality. It presents with confusion, ophthalmoplegia and gait ataxia which together comprise its classic triad.
Patel, Smit, Topiwala, Karan, Hudson, Lawrence   +2 more
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Acute hearing and visual loss caused by thiamine deficiency

BMC Neurology, 2023
Background Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) is a devastating acute or subacute neurological disorder caused by thiamine deficiency. Wernicke encephalopathy is characterized by the triad of ocular signs, cerebellar dysfunction, and confusion.
Junrong Xu, Fei Li, Yongjie Xue
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