Abstract
Two nonalcoholic patients who were maintained for extended periods on intravenous fluids manifested the morphologic expressions of Wernicke encephalopathy. A thiamine-deficiency state was not suspected and vitamins were never administered. These cases emphasize the consequences of this disorder and the rapidity with which the state of thiamine depletion can develop.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2403-2405 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association |
Volume | 235 |
Issue number | 22 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 31 1976 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)