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Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology, 2020 Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) is characterized by a clinical triad of ataxia, ophthalmoplegia, and altered mental state. It is said to be a rare entity in infants and children. We describe the case of a 2-year-old child with acute leukemia on chemotherapy
Leema Pauline Cornelius +2 more
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Medicine, 2019 Rationale: Bariatric surgery is the recommended treatment for morbid obesity because of its rapid and sustained body weight loss effect. Nutrient deficiency-related neurological complications after bariatric surgery are often disabling.
Heng-Wei Chang +3 more
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The Role of Thiamine in the Development of Wernicke Encephalopathy
Неотложная медицинская помощьRELEVANCE. Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) is an acute life-threatening neurological disease caused by thiamine deficiency. Vitamin B1 is a coenzyme that is involved in the process of maintaining the integrity of cell membranes, and, consequently, the ...
E. A. Kovaleva +2 more
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Update on Wernicke’s: considerations on epidemiology (II) [PDF]
Romanian Journal of Neurology, 2011 Wernicke Encephalopathy (WE) is frequently missed out in clinical practice. The consequences of under diagnosing WE are deleterious. WE is caused by thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency and may occur in alcoholic and non-alcoholic patients.
Oana Simionescu +6 more
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Non-alcoholic Wernicke encephalopathy: great masquerader
BMJ Case Reports, 2018 Thiamine is an important coenzyme, which is essential for metabolism and maintaining cellular osmotic gradient. Thiamine deficiency can cause focal lactic acidosis, alteration of the blood–brain barrier and the production of free radicals through cell ...
C. Okafor +3 more
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Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 10, October 2025.ABSTRACT Chronic dysphagia and weight loss can be presenting signs of gastrointestinal beriberi and Wernicke's encephalopathy.
Bobbi Lee Roth, Yen‐Yi Peng
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Bilateral Middle Cerebellar Peduncle Lesions in Wernicke's Encephalopathy
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 10, October 2025.ABSTRACT Bilateral MCP lesions have a diverse etiology, ranging from treatable conditions to diseases with poor prognosis. Although uncommon, Wernicke's encephalopathy (WE) should be considered in the differential diagnosis of MCP lesions, particularly in malnourished patients or those with chronic alcoholism who present with ataxia, encephalopathy, or
Tomonobu Fukuda +10 more
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From Treatment to Toxicity: Metronidazole‐Induced Encephalopathy in a 79‐Year‐Old Woman
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 10, October 2025.ABSTRACT Metronidazole is a commonly used antibiotic effective against anaerobic bacterial and protozoal infections. While generally well tolerated, it is associated with potential neurotoxic effects, including metronidazole‐induced encephalopathy (MIE), especially in elderly patients or those with hepatic impairment.
Minoo Heidari Almasi +4 more
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Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome associated with mtDNA disease
Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders, 2020 Introduction: Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) and Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome (WKS) are well-known disorders caused by thiamine deficiency. In addition to the classical concept of these diseases, some literature data suggest a connection between ...
Idris Janos Jimoh +9 more
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Wernicke encephalopathy: (MRI) picture worth a thousand words
Oxford Medical Case Reports, 2018 A 61-year-old gentleman, with a long-standing history of alcohol abuse presented with altered sensorium and unsteady gait for 2 weeks. A diagnosis of Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) was considered.
Kalimullah Jan
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