Wernicke Encephalopathy - Acute Thiamine (B1) Deficiency
Clinical Diagnosis - Caine Criteria (2 out of 4):
- Altered mental status or memory impairment
- Oculomotor abnormalities (eg nystagmus)
- Cerebellar dysfunction
- Dietary deficiency
The classic triad of encephalopathy, oculomotor dysfunction and gait ataxia is only present in 17% of patients.
Dr. Gabriela Figueiredo Pucci @gabifpucci
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