Gaze-evoked nystagmus in Wernicke encephalopathy.

Published in: Clinical case reports (2022)

Wernicke encephalopathy is caused by vitamin B1 deficiency. It presents as a triad consisting of altered mental status, oculomotor dysfunction, and gait ataxia. Early vitamin B1 administration alleviates symptoms. We present a video of gaze-evoked nystagmus in an elderly patient with Wernicke encephalopathy.

Keyphrases

early onset
case report
mental health
oxidative stress
middle aged
mouse model
depressive symptoms
community dwelling