Presentation
Acute onset of confusion, ataxia and unusual behavior. Chronic alcoholic.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Wernicke encephalopathy
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Bilateral symmetrical T2/FLAIR hyperintensity is seen involving bilateral thalami, around third ventricle, periaqueductal location, tectum, and mamillary bodies. No diffusion restriction seen.
Extensive motion artifacts noted in coronal and sagittal T2 images.
Case Discussion
Classic clinical and imaging features of Wernicke encephalopathy.
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