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.
Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Leiden.
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Haak
J J
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van Hilten
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RA
Roos
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Meinders
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*