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Transient encephalopathy in a postoperative non-alcoholic female with Marchiafava-Bignami disease.

Authors :
Rusche-Skolarus LE
Lucey BP
Vo KD
Snider BJ
Source :
Clinical neurology and neurosurgery [Clin Neurol Neurosurg] 2007 Oct; Vol. 109 (8), pp. 713-5. Date of Electronic Publication: 2007 Jun 21.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Marchiafava-Bignami disease (MBD) is historically reported in middle-aged alcoholic men. We describe the presentation, course and radiological findings of a young non-alcoholic woman who developed encephalopathy and MRI findings consistent with MBD postoperatively. She returned to baseline after vitamin supplementation. We believe it is important to diagnose MBD because it is a potentially reversible encephalopathy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0303-8467
Volume :
109
Issue :
8
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Clinical neurology and neurosurgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17583421
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clineuro.2007.05.005