1/2. Wernicke's lethal encephalopathy in voluntary, total, prolonged fasting.A lethal case of Wernicke's encephalopathy caused by prolonged fasting is reported; the liability of physicians is evaluated.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = physician (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/2. Reversible neurological deficits in a chronic alcohol abuser: a case report of Wernicke's encephalopathy.The abuse of alcohol presents daily challenges for the emergency medicine physician. Wernicke's encephalopathy represents one of the metabolic complications associated with alcoholism. A classic presentation of Wernicke's encephalopathy is reported. The patient presented to the emergency department with the chief complaint of confusion, difficulty ambulating, and visual disturbances. Following administration of intravenous thiamine, the patient's symptoms spontaneously resolved. The pathophysiology, clinical presentation and therapy of this classic disorder are discussed.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = physician (Clic here for more details about this article) |