Wernicke’s encephalopathy in a patient with masticator and parapharyngeal space abscess: a case report

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 w...

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Published inJournal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Vol. 42; no. 2; pp. 120 - 122
Main Authors Chin, Young-Jai, Yoon, Kyu-Ho, Park, Kwan-Soo, Park, Jae-An, Woo, Min-Ho
Format Journal Article
LanguageKorean
Published 대한구강악안면외과학회 30.04.2016
Korean Association Of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons
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Masticator space and parapharyngeal space abscess
Parenteral nutrition
Wernicke encephalopathy
Malnutrition
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Summary: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.
Bibliography:KISTI1.1003/JNL.JAKO201614138121218
ISSN:2234-7550
2234-5930