Persistent hyperemesis gravidarum complicated by Wernicke's encephalopathy.
Wernicke's encephalopathy is a serious neurological manifestation of vitamin B1 deficiency. We report a case occurring secondary to hyperemesis gravidarum.
Flannelly
G
G
National Maternity Hospital, Dublin.
Turner
M J
MJ
Connolly
R
R
Stronge
J M
JM
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006939:Hyperemesis Gravidarum / Q000150:complications*; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D011247:Pregnancy; D013831:Thiamine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014899:Wernicke Encephalopathy / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology
D013831:Thiamine