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Encefalopatía de Wernicke secundaria a hiperémesis gravídica

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We report the case of a 32-year-old multigestational woman with 18 weeks ofgestation hospitalized for hyperemesis gravidarum. She was admitted with signsof dehydration, weight loss (8.8%) and suffered fetal loss. There was evidence ofimpaired consciousness, horizontal and vertical nystagmus and ataxia. A braintomography without contrast showed no alterations. Wernicke's encephalopathywas diagnosed and thiamine was replaced, with a slow and favorable evolution.

Source: Revista Peruana de Ginecología y Obstetricia

DOI: 10.31403/rpgo.v71i2734

Authors: Jorge Arturo Collantes Cubas, Luis Alberto Pinillos Vilca, Karla Esperanza Castañeda Bazán, Kelinda Nila Rosa Pajares Villar, Katia Jhesbith Núñez Ruiz, Paola Katherine Narro Bazán

Institution: National University of Cajamarca

Language: English

Topic: Alcoholism and Thiamine Deficiency

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409234698

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