Enhanced MR in the acute phase of Wernicke encephalopathy.
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MR in a patient with Wernicke encephalopathy showed enhancement in the mamillary bodies and inferior quadrigeminal plate. These findings pointed to the correct diagnosis, which can be difficult to make in patients who are not alcoholics.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology
دوره 15 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1994