Memory loss and ataxia after hyperemesis gravidarum: a case of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.
Hyperemesis gravidarum can induce Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS), a thiamin deficiency disorder characterized by ocular abnormalities, ataxia and disturbance of consciousness. This should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pregnant patients with persisting vomiting and neurological alterations.
Accetta
Solange G
SG
Faculdade de Medicina, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Rua Dr. Barros Cassal 411/22, 90035 030 Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
Abeche
Alberto M
AM
Buchabqui
Jorge A
JA
Hammes
Luciano
L
Pratti
Raquel
R
Afler
Taciana
T
Capp
Edison
E
D000328:Adult; D001259:Ataxia / Q000209:etiology*; D004569:Electroencephalography; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006939:Hyperemesis Gravidarum / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D020915:Korsakoff Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed