Journal of Alcoholism & Drug Dependence
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Department of Neurology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy

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• Case Report   
  A Case Report on Deficiency Encephalopathy: What if it is only One Symptom of a Systemic Inflammatory Disease?
  Author(s): M.R. Bagnato* and M. Pierantozzi
  
  Background: Vitamin deficiencies are systemic conditions that can involve the central nervous system, with varying clinical pictures. In particular, B vitamins are crucial for metabolism in the brain. They may present with a subacute clinical picture and a sudden worsening. In the case of B1 deficiency with Wernicke's encephalopathy, the classic triad of symptoms is not always observed, making diagnosis more difficult. In addition to the prompt recognition of a deficiency encephalopathy, it is essential to identify the cause of the vitamin deficiency. Deficiency of these can be traced to gastro-intestinal disorders, unbalanced diets, and alcohol abuse. Case presentation: The clinical case below discusses an adult woman who presents acutely-subacutely with neurological disorders attributable to vitamin depletion, confu.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2329- 6488.23.11.403

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