Systemic lupus erythematosus: A possible cause of non-alcoholic Wernicke’s encephalopathy
We report a young woman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and an acute cerebellar ataxia. A history of poor appetite and vomiting preceded the inco-ordination. Ataxia in SLE has been well described, but is nevertheless uncommon. The clinical triad of mild confusion, ataxia and ophthalmoplegia...
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| Language: | English |
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South African Medical Association
2017-04-01
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| Series: | South African Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj/article/view/11854/8013 |