Functional hypothalamic derangement in a case of Wernicke's encephalopathy.
A case of Wernicke's encephalopathy exhibited prominent signs of hypothalamic involvement, including thermoregulatory and multiple hormonal abnormalities. Features of the clinical presentation, thermoregulatory and hormonal studies are discussed.
Haak
H R
HR
Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Leiden.
van Hilten
J J
JJ
Roos
R A
RA
Meinders
A E
AE
D000208:Acute Disease; D001833:Body Temperature Regulation / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007010:Hyponatremia / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D007027:Hypothalamic Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D007035:Hypothermia / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D014899:Wernicke Encephalopathy / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology*