MRI in non-alcoholic Wernicke's encephalopathy.
Wernicke's encephalopathy (WE) is a potentially reversible disorder. It is often not considered in non-alcoholic patients unless MRI demonstrates lesions in the appropriate sites. However, specific MRI sequences only highlight some areas of abnormality and hence WE may not be considered unless a more complete study is performed and this is highlighted in the case described herein. The neuropathological basis for the imaging findings is also discussed.
Rathakrishnan
Rahul
R
Division of Neurology, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119074, Singapore. rahulrathakrishnan@yahoo.com.sg
Smith
Einar-Wilder
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D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008636:Mesencephalon / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D020542:Third Ventricle / Q000473:pathology; D014899:Wernicke Encephalopathy / Q000175:diagnosis*