摘要
Wernicke encephalopathy （WE） is an acute or subacute neurological syndrome caused by thiamine （Vitamin B 1） deficiency and is usually underestimated in clinical practice. WE is suspected in merely about 6% of non-alcoholic patients and one-third of alcoholic patients, Non-alcoholic causes include gastrointestinal surgery and disease, malnutrition, cancer and chemotherapeutic treatments, and long-term parenteral nutrition.However, few cases were reported about WE in patients with tuberculosis. Early diagnosis and medication are vital for the prognosis of this disease.
Wernicke encephalopathy （WE） is an acute or subacute neurological syndrome caused by thiamine （Vitamin B 1） deficiency and is usually underestimated in clinical practice. WE is suspected in merely about 6% of non-alcoholic patients and one-third of alcoholic patients, Non-alcoholic causes include gastrointestinal surgery and disease, malnutrition, cancer and chemotherapeutic treatments, and long-term parenteral nutrition.However, few cases were reported about WE in patients with tuberculosis. Early diagnosis and medication are vital for the prognosis of this disease.
