Diffusion-Weighted Imaging Abnormalities in Wernicke Encephalopathy

Kon Chu, Dong‐Wha Kang, Han‐Joon Kim, Yong‐Seok Lee, Seong-Ho Park

Archives of Neurology · 2002 · 149 citations · 35 references

Abstract

Abnormalities on DWI and ADC decrease became normalized with adequate therapy. The MRI abnormalities in WE might be owing to the "reversible cytotoxic edema" caused by vitamin B1 deficiency.

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