KMID : 0355620160420020120
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Journal of Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2016 Volume.42 No. 2 p.120 ~ p.122
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Wernicke's encephalopathy in a patient with masticator and parapharyngeal space abscess: a case report
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Chin Young-Jai
Yoon Kyu-Ho Park Kwan-Soo Park Jae-An Woo Min-Ho
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Abstract
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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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KEYWORD
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Wernicke encephalopathy, Malnutrition, Masticator space and parapharyngeal space abscess, Parenteral nutrition
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