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Wernicke's encephalopathy with pinpoint pupils and diplopia.

Authors :
Xu H
Shao N
Zhu Z
Wang P
Sun L
Xu Y
Source :
BMC neurology [BMC Neurol] 2024 Oct 30; Vol. 24 (1), pp. 422. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Oct 30.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This case report presents the clinical findings of a female patient diagnosed with Wernicke's encephalopathy, characterized by pinpoint pupils. While pupillary changes can occur in Wernicke's encephalopathy, the presence of pinpoint pupils is exceedingly rare. In this report, we aim to document and discuss this unusual presentation, as well as speculate on the potential mechanisms underlying this atypical manifestation of the disease.<br /> (© 2024. The Author(s).)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1471-2377
Volume :
24
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
BMC neurology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
39478488
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-024-03935-2