Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in a young patient with wernicke's encephalopathy

1987 ◽  
Vol 234 (6) ◽  
pp. 449-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Kitaguchi ◽  
T. Kobayashi ◽  
S. Tobimatsu ◽  
I. Goto ◽  
Y. Kuroiwa
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Young Patient ◽  
Wernicke’S Encephalopathy ◽  
Wernicke's Encephalopathy ◽  
Resonance Imaging

scholarly journals A case of nonalcoholic Wernicke’s encephalopathy due to an extreme diet based on magnetic resonance imaging features

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 276-9
Author(s):  
Julius July ◽  
Adeline ◽  
Girianto Tjandrawidjaja ◽  
Yusak Mangara Tua Siahaan ◽  
Allen Widysanto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Vitamin B1 ◽  
Dorsal Surface ◽  
Wernicke’S Encephalopathy ◽  
Wernicke's Encephalopathy ◽  
Imaging Features ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Neck Stiffness ◽  
Fluid Attenuated Inversion Recovery

Wernicke’s encephalopathy is a rare occurrence in Indonesia because alcohol consumption is very low. However, in Indonesia, Wernicke’s encephalopathy could be triggered by an inadequate intake of thiamine (vitamin B1) due to an extreme diet for several months. It is a case of a 31-year-old male, who presented to the emergency room with a decreased level of consciousness. According to the family, for the last few weeks, he has become less responsive and less attentive. Fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a unique picture with symmetrical lesions in the bilateral medial thalamus, mammillary bodies, periaqueductal gray matter, and the dorsal surface of the medulla oblongata. Clinically, there is no neck stiffness and no fever. The laboratory results from the blood and cerebrospinal fluid have ruled out meningitis. Treatment with thiamine 200 mg t.i.d. has shown an excellent response and significant clinical improvement. The earlier thiamine substitution treatment is started, the better the outcome because thiamine will prevent further injury to the brain and enhance recovery.

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