Wernicke's encephalopathy in alcoholics
Neurosciences. 1999; 4 (3): 237-240
em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Wernick's encephalopathy should be suspected in all cases of confusion in nutritionally deprived individuals especially alcoholics. Both complete and limited forms of the disease can occur. Unfamiliarity with the condition, incomplete clinical picture and superimposed withdrawals may cause confusion and delay in diagnosis. Gait abnormality is the most outstanding feature of the disease. Ocular abnormalities may have prognostic significance. Response to intramuscular thiamine is good
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Índice:
IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Deficiência de Tiamina
/
Encefalopatia de Wernicke
Tipo de estudo:
Relato de Casos
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Neurosciences
Ano de publicação:
1999
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