Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome Associated with Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
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: 239-242, 2005.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The authors hereby describe a case of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome with accompanying ocular findings that is caused by hyperernesis gravidarum.METHODS:
We experienced a 27-year-old female at 12 weeks of pregnancy, who visited our clinic because of weight loss, gait disturbance, decreased mentality and dizziness after prolonged vomiting for 2 months. Neurological examination demonstrated ataxia of gait and loss of orientation. Ophthalmologic examination showed decreased visual acuity, upbeat nystagmus, diplopia and retinal hemorrhage.RESULTS:
We report a relatively rare case of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome with ophthalmic symptoms induced by hyperemesis gravidarum.CONCLUSIONS:
If a pregnant women has symptoms of severe vomiting along with other ocular findings such as retinal hemorrhage or restricted extraocular movement, one must suspect the diagnosis of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, and should start appropriate treatment immediately.
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Asunto principal:
Complicaciones del Embarazo
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Trastornos de la Visión
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Síndrome de Korsakoff
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Oftalmopatías
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Hiperemesis Gravídica
Límite:
Adulto
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Embarazo
Idioma:
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Revista:
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
Año:
2005
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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