Síndrome de Wernicke-Korsakoff em paciente gestante de 18 anos / Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome in an 18-year-old pregnant patient
Rev.Soc. Bras. Clín. Med.
; 19(4): 242-245, 2021.
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in Portuguese
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RESUMO
A síndrome de Wernicke-Korsakoff é uma rara encefalopatia desencadeada pela deficiência de tiamina, uma vitamina do complexo B, que atua como importante cofator de enzimas responsáveis pela manutenção da homeostase da energia cerebral. Apresentamos o caso de uma paciente de 18 anos, gestante, com diagnóstico prévio de pancreatite aguda biliar, que evoluiu à hiperêmese gravídica e à Wernicke-Korsakoff. Objetivamos, com este trabalho, chamar a atenção para a importância do diagnóstico imediato dessa síndrome diante de seu potencial em causar danos cerebrais irreversíveis, caso não tratada precocemente.
ABSTRACT
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a rare encephalopathy triggered by deficiency of thiamine, a B-complex vitamin, which acts as an important cofactor of enzymes responsible for maintaining brain energy homeostasis. We present the case of an 18-year-old pregnant woman with previous diagnosis of acute biliary pancreatitis, who developed hyperemesis gravidarum and Wernicke-Korsakoff. With this work, we aim to draw attention to the importance of the immediate diagnosis of this syndrome in view of its potential to cause irreversible brain damage if not treated early.
Case reports; Deficiência de Tiamina; Doenças do sistema nervoso; Encefalopatia de Wernicke; Female; Feminino; Gravidez; Hiperemesis gravidarum; Hiperêmese gravídica; Humanos; Humans; Korsakoff syndrome; Nervous system diseases; Pregnancy; Relatos de casos; Síndrome de Korsakoff; Thiamine deficiency; Wernicke encephalopathy
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Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
Health problem:
Target 3.5: Prevention and treatment of consumption of psychoactive substances
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Thiamine Deficiency
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Wernicke Encephalopathy
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Korsakoff Syndrome
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Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Limits:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Language:
Portuguese
Journal:
Rev.Soc. Bras. Clín. Med.
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital Geral Dr. César Cals/BR