Wernicke’s encephalopathy: An uncommon complication from hyperemesis gravidarum

Autor: Mariam Fayek, Niharika Mehta, Isabelle Malhamé, Alisa Merolli, Roshan Shah
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: Obstet Med
ISSN: 1753-4968
1753-495X
Popis: Hyperemesis gravidarum is a complication of pregnancy associated with severe nausea and vomiting that can lead to fluid-electrolyte imbalances and nutritional deficiencies. Wernicke’s encephalopathy is a neurologic manifestation of acute thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency. We describe a case of hyperemesis gravidarum presenting with gait ataxia and nystagmus which led to a diagnosis of Wernicke’s encephalopathy.
Databáze: OpenAIRE