Wernicke encephalopathy in children

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Authors

Luís, Catarina

Escobar, Carlos

Pereira, Andreia

Conceição, Carla

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.

Keywords

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

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/10400.26/37601

Citation

Neurology: Clinical Practice Publish Ahead of Print

Publisher

American Academy of Neurology

DOI

10.1212/CPJ.0000000000000973

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