Transient encephalopathy in a postoperative non-alcoholic female with Marchiafava-Bignami disease |
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Authors: | Rusche-Skolarus Lesli E Lucey Brendan P Vo Katie D Snider B Joy |
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Institution: | Department of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA. skolarusl@neuro.wustl.edu |
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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. |
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