ENHANCED MR IN THE ACUTE-PHASE OF WERNICKE ENCEPHALOPATHY

Authors
DAPRILE P GENTILE MA CARELLA A
Citation
P. Daprile et al., ENHANCED MR IN THE ACUTE-PHASE OF WERNICKE ENCEPHALOPATHY, American journal of neuroradiology, 15(3), 1994, pp. 591-593
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Neurosciences,"Radiology,Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Journal title
American journal of neuroradiology → ACNP
ISSN journal
01956108
Volume
15
Issue
3
Year of publication
1994
Pages
591 - 593
Database
ISI
SICI code
0195-6108(1994)15:3<591:EMITAO>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
MR in a patient with Wernicke encephalopathy showed enhancement in the mamillary bodies and inferior quadrigeminal plate. These findings poi nted to the correct diagnosis, which can be difficult to make in patie nts who are not alcoholics.