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Persistent hyperemesis gravidarum complicated by wernicke’s encephalopathy

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Wemicke’s encephalopathy is a serious neurological manifestation of vitamin Bl deficiency. We report a case occurring secondary to hyperemesis gravidarum.

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  1. National Maternity Hospital, Holies Street, Dublin 2

    G. Flannelly, M. J. Turner, R. Connolly & J. M. Stronge

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  1. G. Flannelly
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Flannelly, G., Turner, M.J., Connolly, R. et al. Persistent hyperemesis gravidarum complicated by wernicke’s encephalopathy. I.J.M.S. 159, 82 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02946676

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