Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  1998 Oct;41(10):2703-2706.

A Case of Wernickes Encephalopathy Associated with Hyperemesis Gravidarum

• Park CM
• Ko IY
• Jung CH
• Song JB
• Suh KY
• Roh IH
• Shim JS

Abstract

Hyperemesis Gravidarum is definied as vomiting sufficiently pernicious to produce weight loss, dehydration, acid-base imbalance, electrolyte imbalance. In severe cases, it also leads to neurologic abnormality including confusion, gate disturbance, nystagmus, due to thiamine deficiency known as Wernickes encephalopathy. We have experienced a case of Wernickes encephalopathy associated with hyperemesis gravidarum and reviewed the Wernickes encephalopathy and new aspects of hyperemesis gravidarum.

Keyword

Hyperemesis gravidarum; Wernickes encephalopathy

MeSH Terms

Acid-Base Imbalance
Dehydration
Female
Hyperemesis Gravidarum*
Pregnancy
Thiamine Deficiency
Vomiting
Weight Loss