Non-Alcoholic Wernicke Encephalopathy: MR Imaging and Review of the Literature

Abstract

We describe a patient with non-alcoholic Wernicke's encephalopathy caused by long-term parenteral nutrition. The diagnosis is based on clinical and magnetic resonance findings. We also reviewed the literature review in typical and atypical findings at MR examination.

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Wernicke's encephalopathy alcohol thiamine parenteral nutrition

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