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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Apr 2002
Case ReportsMemory loss and ataxia after hyperemesis gravidarum: a case of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.
- Solange G Accetta, Alberto M Abeche, Jorge A Buchabqui, Luciano Hammes, Raquel Pratti, Taciana Afler, and Edison Capp.
- Faculdade de Medicina, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Rua Dr. Barros Cassal 411/22, 90035 030 Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
- Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. 2002 Apr 10; 102 (1): 100-1.
AbstractHyperemesis gravidarum can induce Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS), a thiamin deficiency disorder characterized by ocular abnormalities, ataxia and disturbance of consciousness. This should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pregnant patients with persisting vomiting and neurological alterations.
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