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Wernicke’s encephalopathy associated with fetal loss in a patient with severe hyperemesis gravidarum
Joint Authors
Gharayibah, Amir
Habahibah, Majid
Source
Journal of the Royal Medical Services
Issue
Vol. 22, Issue 1 (31 Mar. 2015), pp.79-82, 4 p.
Publisher
The Royal Medical Services Jordan Armed Forces
Publication Date
2015-03-31
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Wernicke’s encephalopathy is an acute neurological condition caused by thiamine deficiency.
It is a rare disorder which classically occurs in alcoholic patients due to recurrent vomiting and poor oral intake.
When it occurs in non-alcoholics, it is often missed and consequent mortality and morbidity is high.
Pregnancy complicated by hyperemesis gravidarum represents one important clinical setting in which Wernicke’s encephalopathy may occur.
We present the case of a 32-year old lady who presented in the 18th week of her third pregnancy with recent history of difficulty walking, visual symptoms, poor concentration and lethargy.
She had suffered with hyperemesis gravidarum for the preceding 10 weeks.
Obstetric ultrasound revealed a dead fetus of 16 weeks size.
The patient’s neurological features improved significantly after starting parenteral thiamine.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gharayibah, Amir& Habahibah, Majid. 2015. Wernicke’s encephalopathy associated with fetal loss in a patient with severe hyperemesis gravidarum. Journal of the Royal Medical Services،Vol. 22, no. 1, pp.79-82.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gharayibah, Amir& Habahibah, Majid. Wernicke’s encephalopathy associated with fetal loss in a patient with severe hyperemesis gravidarum. Journal of the Royal Medical Services Vol. 22, no. 1 (Mar. 2015), pp.79-82.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-556488
American Medical Association (AMA)
Gharayibah, Amir& Habahibah, Majid. Wernicke’s encephalopathy associated with fetal loss in a patient with severe hyperemesis gravidarum. Journal of the Royal Medical Services. 2015. Vol. 22, no. 1, pp.79-82.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-556488
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 81-82
Record ID
BIM-556488