Repository logo
 
Loading...
Thumbnail Image
Publication

Wernicke encephalopathy in children

Use this identifier to reference this record.
Name:Description:Size:Format: 
Wernicke encephalopathy in children 2020.pdf6.58 MBAdobe PDF Download

Advisor(s)

Abstract(s)

Introduction : Wernicke Encephalopathy (WE) is an acute neurological disorder caused by thiamine deficiency. Usually associated with alcoholism in adults, WE can also occur in children with other etiologies.1 The classic triad of symptoms is present in a small number of patients. As a medical emergency, once suspected, high doses thiamine treatment should be started in order to decrease comorbidities and improve prognosis.

Description

Keywords

Wernicke encephalopathy in children thiamine deficiency MRI Portugal Região Autónoma da Madeira Madeira Island

Citation

Neurology: Clinical Practice Publish Ahead of Print

Research Projects

Organizational Units

Journal Issue

Publisher

American Academy of Neurology

CC License

Altmetrics