Wernicke's encephalopathy in a child with high dose thiamine therapy
Wernicke's encephalopathy is an acute neurological disorder characterized by mental confusion, oculomotor dysfunction, and ataxia. It has been reported in individuals with alcohol dependence, hyperemesis gravidarum, and prolonged parenteral nutrition without vitamin supplementation. Here we pre...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Korean Pediatric Society
2014-11-01
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Series: | Korean Journal of Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | http://kjp.or.kr/upload/pdf/kjped-57-496.pdf |