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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.
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Wernicke encephalopathy in children thiamine deficiency MRI Portugal Região Autónoma da Madeira Madeira Island
Citation
Neurology: Clinical Practice Publish Ahead of Print
Publisher
American Academy of Neurology