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Wernicke's encephalopathy after total parenteral nutrition in patients with Crohn's disease
Intestinal Research ; : 191-196, 2016.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-168221
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Micronutrient deficiencies in Crohn's disease (CD) patients are not uncommon and usually result in a combination of reduced dietary intake, disease-related malabsorption, and a catabolic state. Decreased serum thiamine levels are often reported in patients with CD. Wernicke's encephalopathy (WE) is a severe form of thiamine deficiency that can cause serious neurologic complications. Although WE is known to occur frequently in alcoholics, a number of non-alcoholic causes have also been reported. Here, we report two cases of non-alcoholic WE that developed in two severely malnourished CD patients who were supported by prolonged total parenteral nutrition without thiamine supplementation. These patients complained of sudden-onset ophthalmopathy, cerebellar dysfunction, and confusion. Magnetic resonance imaging allowed definitive diagnosis for WE despite poor sensitivity. The intravenous administration of thiamine alleviated the symptoms of WE dramatically. We emphasize the importance of thiamine supplementation for malnourished patients even if they are not alcoholics, especially in those with CD.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Thiamine / Thiamine Deficiency / Wernicke Encephalopathy / Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Crohn Disease / Cerebellar Diseases / Parenteral Nutrition, Total / Micronutrients / Diagnosis / Alcoholics Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Intestinal Research Year: 2016 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Thiamine / Thiamine Deficiency / Wernicke Encephalopathy / Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Crohn Disease / Cerebellar Diseases / Parenteral Nutrition, Total / Micronutrients / Diagnosis / Alcoholics Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Intestinal Research Year: 2016 Type: Article