Computed tomography findings in thiamine deficiency-induced coma

Andrea J. Swenson; Erik K. St. Louis

doi:10.1385/NCC:5:1:45

Computed tomography findings in thiamine deficiency-induced coma

Andrea J. Swenson, Erik K. St. Louis

Neurology

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Abstract

Although brain magnetic resonance imaging is a more sensitive diagnostic tool in the evaluation of coma, noncontrast head computed tomography (CT) may demonstrate highly specific findings in some cases of coma. We present a case of thiamine deficiencyinduced coma associated with acute necrosis of fornices documented on CT and review cardinal neuroimaging features of Wernicke encephalopathy. Acute fornices necrosis is a novel finding on head CT suggestive of thiamine deficiency.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	45-48
Number of pages	4
Journal	Neurocritical care
Volume	5
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1385/NCC:5:1:45
State	Published - Aug 2006

Keywords

Coma
Computed tomography
Magnetic resonance imaging
Thiamine deficiency
Wernicke encephalopathy

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Clinical Neurology
Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

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