[Confusion, gait ataxia and ophthalmoplegia in a patient with chronic alcohol consumption].
Wernicke encephalopathy is a neurological disorder, often caused by a lack of thiamine. Immediate diagnosis and therapy are important to prevent significant morbidity and mortality. Based on a clinical case radiologic imaging features on MRI are demonstrated.
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Institut für klinische Radiologie, Universitätsspital Basel, Petersgraben 4, Basel. niemannt@uhbs.ch
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D000368:Aged; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D044342:Malnutrition / Q000150:complications; D013831:Thiamine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014899:Wernicke Encephalopathy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology
D013831:Thiamine