A Case of Wernicke's Encephalopathy Associated with Hyperemesis Gravidarum / 대한주산의학회잡지

ABSTRACT

Wernicke's encephalopathy, characterized by ataxia, nystagmus, confusion, due to thiamine deficiency, can be a lethal disease without appropriate treatment such as thiamine supplement. The thiamine defect could be from poor oral intake because of hyperemesis gravidarum as well as alcoholic disease. Radiologically, Wernicke's encephalopathy presents the abnormality around the 3rd and the 4th ventricle and periaqueductal area. We now present the case of Wernicke's encephalopathy associated with hyperemesis gravidarum with the radiologic finding and reviewing other literature.