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ArticleHeliyon2024

Wernicke encephalopathy induced by glucose infusion: A case report and literature review.

Xiangkun Tao, Renjie Qiao, Can Liu, Lu Guo, Jingcheng Li, Yulai Kang, Youdong Wei

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Article in Heliyon, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Xiangkun TaoPsychologic Medicine Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Renjie QiaoClinical Medicine Science, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Can LiuDepartment of Radiology, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400042, China.
Lu GuoDepartment of Neurology, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400042, China.
Jingcheng LiDepartment of Neurology, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400042, China.
Yulai KangDepartment of Neurology, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, 400042, China.
Youdong WeiDepartment of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Neurobiology, Chongqing, China.

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Abstract

Introduction: Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) is a potentially fatal condition caused by thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency. Chronic alcoholism is the most common cause of WE; however, other conditions responsible for thiamine deficiency should also be considered. Case Report: We report the case of a 64-year-old woman with a history of diabetes who presented with confusion and apathy. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain showed T2 hyperintensities involving dorsolateral medulla oblongata, tegmentum of the pons, vermis of the cerebellum, periaqueductal region, and the bilateral mammillary bodies. She had a history of intravenous glucose administration before her mental symptoms developed. On suspicion of WE, she was treated with a high dose of thiamine empirically. Her clinical condition improved rapidly in 2 weeks. Conclusion: Endogenous thiamine stores can be rapidly depleted in the case of enhanced glucose oxidation. Patients who receive glucose should also be prescribed thiamine to avoid inducing or exacerbating WE.

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Case reportGlucoseThiamineWernicke encephalopathy

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PMCPMC11053267

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