Comprehensive review of Wernicke encephalopathy: pathophysiology, clinical symptoms and imaging findings
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DOI: 10.1007/s11604-020-00989-3
Abstract: Wernicke’s encephalopathy (WE) is a severe and life-threatening illness resulting from vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency. The prevalence of WE has been estimated from 0.4 to 2.8%. If not treated properly, severe neurologic disorders such as… read more here.
Keywords: symptoms imaging; imaging findings; clinical symptoms; review ... See more keywords
[Wernicke encephalopathy: Guiding thiamine prescription].
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DOI: 10.1016/j.encep.2016.04.011
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIM Wernicke's encephalopathy (WE) is a medical emergency. The objective of this paper is to systematically review the literature published over the past 15 years pertaining to prophylactic and curative treatment of WE with… read more here.
Keywords: risk; literature; guiding thiamine; treatment ... See more keywords
Wernicke Encephalopathy-Clinical Pearls.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2019.02.018
Abstract: Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) was first described by Carl Wernicke in 1881. WE is caused by thiamine deficiency. Alcoholism is the most common etiologic factor associated with WE in the United States, but it can occur… read more here.
Keywords: clinical pearls; diagnosis; treatment; wernicke encephalopathy ... See more keywords
Treatment of rats with the JAK-2 inhibitor fedratinib does not lead to experimental Wernicke’s encephalopathy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2017.01.041
Abstract: Recent clinical trials suggest that patients with myelofibrosis can develop Wernicke's encephalopathy (WE) when treated with fedratinib, a specific Janus kinase-2 (JAK-2) inhibitor. To investigate this issue, we have examined (1) if fedratinib can produce… read more here.
Keywords: inhibitor; jak inhibitor; treatment; fedratinib lead ... See more keywords
A rare complication of vomiting in pregnancy: Wernicke encephalopathy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.neurol.2017.03.022
Abstract: Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) is a rare, serious and acute neurological disorder resulting from vitamin B1 deficiency [1]. The mortality rate is estimated to be 30% [2]. It is mainly associated with excessive alcohol intakes, although… read more here.
Keywords: wernicke encephalopathy; complication; vomiting pregnancy; encephalopathy rare ... See more keywords
384. Wernicke’s encephalopathy: An uncommon complication from Hyperemesis Gravidarum
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DOI: 10.1016/j.preghy.2018.08.418
Abstract: Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is a complication of pregnancy associated with severe nausea and vomiting that can lead to fluid-electrolyte imbalances and nutritional deficiencies. HG is distinguished from the benign nausea and vomiting of pregnancy by… read more here.
Keywords: wernicke encephalopathy; pregnancy; hyperemesis gravidarum;
Wernicke’s encephalopathy, refeeding syndrome and wet beriberi after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: the importance of thiamine evaluation
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DOI: 10.1038/s41430-020-0583-x
Abstract: We described the case of a young man with morbid obesity who underwent bariatric surgery who experiences different complications. After the discharge the patient starts to complain about nausea, dizziness, and visual impairment. After a… read more here.
Keywords: wernicke encephalopathy; refeeding syndrome; wet beriberi;
Wernicke encephalopathy—a rare complication of hyperemesis gravidarum
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DOI: 10.1038/s41430-020-0592-9
Abstract: We report a rare case of Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) in a 35-year-old woman with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). Initially, the disease manifested as passivity, a loss of interest, sleeping too much, apathy and disorientation. The correct… read more here.
Keywords: wernicke encephalopathy; encephalopathy rare; hyperemesis gravidarum;
Wernicke’s encephalopathy mimicking multiple sclerosis in a young female patient post-bariatric gastric sleeve surgery
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DOI: 10.1080/20009666.2021.1949792
Abstract: ABSTRACT We describe a case of Wernicke’s encephalopathy secondary to thiamine (B1) deficiency in a patient status post-bariatric sleeve gastrectomy. The presenting symptoms of new-onset weakness, diplopia, and confusion in a young female patient raised… read more here.
Keywords: young female; female patient; post bariatric; multiple sclerosis ... See more keywords
Pancreatic cancer presenting with acute pancreatitis complicated by Wernicke’s encephalopathy and a colonic fistula: a case report
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DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000000257
Abstract: Introduction and Importance: This account details the case of a 39-year-old male patient who presented with acute necrotizing hemorrhagic pancreatitis. The comorbid conditions of Wernicke’s encephalopathy, and a pancreatic–colonic fistula developed during his care. This… read more here.
Keywords: wernicke encephalopathy; colonic fistula; case report; case ... See more keywords
Cognitive impairment severity in relation to signs of subclinical Wernicke's encephalopathy in HIV and alcoholism comorbidity.
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DOI: 10.1097/qad.0000000000002428
Abstract: OBJECTIVES The comorbidity of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection and alcoholism (ALC) is prevalent. Wernicke's encephalopathy (WE), a neurological disorder resulting from thiamine depletion, has been generally associated with alcoholism but has also been reported… read more here.
Keywords: hiv; wernicke encephalopathy; alcoholism comorbidity; hiv alc ... See more keywords