Abstract |
A 40-year-old alcoholic man developed Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. His examination showed ophthalmoplegia, ataxia and memory difficulties. His cranial magnetic resonance imaging scan showed increased signal in the paraventricular regions of the thalamus on T-2 weighted, diffusion and axial fluid-attenuated inversion recovery sequences consistent with the syndrome. The ophthalmoplegia resolved with thiamine administration; however, his memory did not improve.
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Authors | Michael S Vaphiades |
Journal | The Journal of the Arkansas Medical Society
(J Ark Med Soc)
Vol. 101
Issue 5
Pg. 146-7
(Nov 2004)
ISSN: 0004-1858 [Print] United States |
PMID | 15554179
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Alcoholism
(complications)
- Humans
- Korsakoff Syndrome
(diagnosis, etiology)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Male
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