Fundus Findings in Wernicke Encephalopathy
Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) is an acute neuropsychiatric syndrome resulting from thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency, classically characterized by the triad of ophthalmoplegia, confusion, and ataxia. While commonly associated with chronic alcoholism, WE may also occur in the setting of poor nutrition...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2017-07-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Ophthalmology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/478924 |