Dystonia and choreo-athetosis in Wernicke's encephalopathy. A case report.
S Afr Med J
; 75(11): 543-4, 1989 Jun 03.
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| ID: mdl-2727844
ABSTRACT
An Indian man with Wernicke's encephalopathy had nystagmus, pupillary changes and confusion, but the unusual and prominent features in his presentation were marked dystonia and choreo-athetosis, which responded rapidly to thiamine. The possible pathogenesis is discussed.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Athétose
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Encéphalopathie de Gayet-Wernicke
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Chorée
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Dystonie
Limites:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Langue:
En
Journal:
S Afr Med J
Année:
1989
Type de document:
Article
