Wernicke's encephalopathy in a patient with masticator and parapharyngeal space abscess: a case report
진영재, 윤구호, 박관수, 박재안, 우민호,
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진영재 ( Chin Young-Jai ) - Inje University College of Medicine Sanggye Paik Hospital Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
윤구호 ( Yoon Kyu-Ho ) - Inje University College of Medicine Sanggye Paik Hospital Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
박관수 ( Park Kwan-Soo ) - Inje University College of Medicine Sanggye Paik Hospital Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
박재안 ( Park Jae-An ) - Inje University College of Medicine Sanggye Paik Hospital Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
우민호 ( Woo Min-Ho ) - Inje University College of Medicine Sanggye Paik Hospital Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
KMID : 0355620160420020120
Abstract
Wernicke’s encephalopathy is a fatal neurological disease caused by thiamine deficiency. Many reports indicate that Wernicke’s encephalopathy is caused by malnutrition. We report the case of a 79-year-old female patient who had a left masticator space and parapharyngeal space abscess who was diagnosed with Wernicke’s encephalopathy. She reported problems while eating due to the presence of the abscess, but the true quantities of food she was ingesting were never assessed. Clinicians have a responsibility to provide adequate nutritional support by ensuring that patients receive adequate nutrition. Clinicians should also keep in mind that Wernicke’s encephalopathy may occur in patients who experienced prolonged periods of malnutrition.
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Wernicke encephalopathy; Malnutrition; Masticator space and parapharyngeal space abscess; Parenteral nutrition
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