BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Wernicke encephalopathy is a severe neurologic disorder that results from a dietary vitamin B1 deficiency. It is characterized by changes in consciousness, ocular abnormalities, and ataxia. This study was undertaken to analyze and compare findings on MR imaging and neurologic symptoms at clinical presentations of patients with Wernicke encephalopathy with and without a history of alcohol abuse.
HCT cholangiography is a reliable technique that is similar to direct cholangiography in visualizing biliary anatomy, anatomic variants, and choledocholithiasis.
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