title: Memory loss and ataxia after hyperemesis gravidarum: a case of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: 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.
authors.forename: Solange G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Accetta
authors.forename: Alberto M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Abeche
authors.forename: Jorge A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Buchabqui
authors.forename: Luciano
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hammes
authors.forename: Raquel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Pratti
authors.forename: Taciana
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Afler
authors.forename: Edison
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Capp
mesh_terms: 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