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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.
AuthorsMichael S Vaphiades
JournalThe 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
PMID15554179 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
Topics
  • Adult
  • Alcoholism (complications)
  • Humans
  • Korsakoff Syndrome (diagnosis, etiology)
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male

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