Diffusion-Weighted MR Imaging in Acute Wernicke's Encephalopathy Associated with Pseudomembranous Colitis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
; : 453-458, 2006.
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ABSTRACT
Wernicke's encephalopathy is a common complication of thiamine deficiency among chronic alcoholics. However, there have been few reports about MR imaging findings, including the diffusion-weighted changes of this neurologic disorder, in nonalcoholic patients. We present here a rare case of acute Wernicke's encephalopathy that developed in a patient who received prolonged total parenteral nutrition for his pseudomembranous colitis. The MR imaging, including the diffusion-weighted imaging, was performed at the onset of disease and during follow-up. The diagnosis was made by the characteristic MR imaging findings and it was supported by the clinical features. The initial and follow-up MR imaging findings with diffusion-weighted imaging changes are described and correlated with the clinical status.
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Assunto principal:
Deficiência de Tiamina
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Encefalopatia de Wernicke
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Enterocolite Pseudomembranosa
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Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética
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Seguimentos
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Nutrição Parenteral Total
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Diagnóstico
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Alcoólicos
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Doenças do Sistema Nervoso
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Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
Ano de publicação:
2006
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Article