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Wernicke's encephalopathy in patients with hyperemesis gravidarum.
Singapore Med J. 2001 Mar; 42(3):124-5.SM

Abstract

Our two patients presented with Wernicke's Encephalopathy (WE) resulting from prolonged hyperemesis gravidarum. This is an unusual cause of WE, a potentially fatal medical emergency due to thiamine deficiency. We discuss the clinical settings, presentation, diagnosis, neurophysiological and radiological findings, treatment and outcome of WE in these two cases and the neuropathologic correlation of this condition. We stress upon the importance of early diagnosis and prompt treatment of WE.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Tan JH
Department of Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore. junetan99@yahoo.com
Ho KH
No affiliation info available

MeSH

AdultFemaleHumansHyperemesis GravidarumPregnancyThiamineWernicke Encephalopathy

Pub Type(s)

Case Reports
Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

11405565

Citation

Tan, J H., and K H. Ho. "Wernicke's Encephalopathy in Patients With Hyperemesis Gravidarum." Singapore Medical Journal, vol. 42, no. 3, 2001, pp. 124-5.
Tan JH, Ho KH. Wernicke's encephalopathy in patients with hyperemesis gravidarum. Singapore Med J. 2001;42(3):124-5.
Tan, J. H., & Ho, K. H. (2001). Wernicke's encephalopathy in patients with hyperemesis gravidarum. Singapore Medical Journal, 42(3), 124-5.
Tan JH, Ho KH. Wernicke's Encephalopathy in Patients With Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Singapore Med J. 2001;42(3):124-5. PubMed PMID: 11405565.
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