title: Wernicke's encephalopathy presenting in the puerperium.
abstract: A case of Wernicke's encephalopathy presenting in the puerperium is described. The clinical diagnosis was supported by dramatic reversal of the symptoms and signs following the administration of intravenous thiamine. A similar case report not identified on review of the literature.
authors.affiliation: Coombe Women's Hospital, Dublin.
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Byrne
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Stronge
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006939:Hyperemesis Gravidarum / Q000150:complications; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013831:Thiamine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014899:Wernicke Encephalopathy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D013831:Thiamine