Intrauterine Fetal Demise: A Rare Complication of Wernicke's Encephalopathy Secondary to Hyperemesis Gravidarum.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-1-2023
Abstract
Wernicke's encephalopathy (WE) is an acute neurological disorder caused by severe thiamine deficiency that manifests with a common range of clinical features including a triad of global confusion state, ophthalmoplegia, and ataxia. Though frequently associated with the alcohol-dependent population, WE has been seen in other patients where it often goes undiagnosed presumably due to rarity and variable clinical indications. In this case report, we highlight the importance of WE being considered as a differential diagnosis of acute encephalopathy particularly in women who have experienced fetal demise in conjunction with signs of malnourishment from hyperemesis gravidarum.
Volume
15
Issue
10
First Page
47270
Last Page
47270
ISSN
2168-8184
Published In/Presented At
Pham, A., Okpara, R., Rollins, N., & Jacob, R. (2023). Intrauterine Fetal Demise: A Rare Complication of Wernicke's Encephalopathy Secondary to Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Cureus, 15(10), e47270. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.47270
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
38021939
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article