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Computed tomography in the diagnosis of Wernicke's encephalopathy: A radiological‐neuropathological correlation
Author(s) -
Mensing J. W. A.,
Hoogland P. H.,
Slooff J. L.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
annals of neurology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.764
H-Index - 296
eISSN - 1531-8249
pISSN - 0364-5134
DOI - 10.1002/ana.410160316
Subject(s) - wernicke encephalopathy , pathological , wernicke's encephalopathy , encephalopathy , medicine , computed tomography , radiological weapon , radiology , pathology , thiamine deficiency , thiamine
A case of Wernicke's encephalopathy with pathological verification is reported. Results of computed tomography scanning performed one day after admission of the patient, a male alcoholic, strongly suggested Wernicke's encephalopathy and were in agreement with the subsequent postmortem findings.
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