Wernicke's Encephalopathy : MRI
This is an MRI image obtain in alcoholic beggar presented with ataxia, ophthalmoplegia and acute confusional state. Red arrow shows hyperintense signal around mamillary bodies and yellow arrow around periaqueductal area.Important Point :MRI in wernicke's encephalopathy shows hyperintense T2/FLAIR signal involving the mamillary bodies, dorsomedial thalami, tectal plate, periaqueductal area, and around 3rd ventricle.Famous Radiology Blog http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com
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Source: Sumer's Radiology Site - Category: Radiology Authors: Sumer Sethi Source Type: blogs