Neurol. praxi. 2010;11(4):236-238
Chronic alcohol Intoxication
- Neurologická klinika FN Ostrava Poruba
- Radiodiagnostický ústav FN Ostrava
The author describes a case of 50-year-old woman, with no previous health problems, with three-year secret drinking of alcohol. The
patient was admitted as an emergency with signs and symptoms of developed Wernicke encephalopathy, cerebellar degeneration and
severe alcoholic polyneuropathy, all as a result of chronic alcoholism. Diagnosis is supported by laboratory, electrophysiological examinations
and MRI. Patient is treated by substitution treatment and rehabilitation. The mental changes slowly and partially improved.
Self-care and ability of independent living developed. Though long term rehabilitation a severe gait disturbace remained.
Keywords: alcohol, Wernicke encephalopathy, cerebellar degeneration, alcoholic polyneuropathy
Published: October 1, 2010 Show citation
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