Wernicke’s encephalopathy: a case report and mri findings
Makaleler > Tam Makale · 2011
Yazarlar: Serdar ÖZŞENER
Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology, SCI Expanded İndekslerine Giren Dergi, Uluslararası, Wos, 2011, cilt 94, ss 24-24
DOI: 10.5334/jbr-btr.480
Özet
Wernicke's encephalopathy (WE) is a serious, potentially fatal acute or subacute neurological disorder caused by thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency. Although it is most frequently observed in patients who are chronic alcoholics, WE may also be associated with hyperemesis gravidarum. We report magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) findings in this case of WE in a pregnant patient with hyperemesis gravidarum. We conclude that DWI should be included in the imaging protocols of patients suspected to suffer from Wernicke's encephalopathy.