Thiamine-responsive encephalopathy

What is Thiamine-responsive encephalopathy?

Thiamine-responsive encephalopathy is a Wernicke-like encephalopathy (see this term) characterized by seizures responsive to high doses of thiamine.

Inheritance type

Autosomal recessive

Prevalence

  • Worldwide: <1 in 1,000 000

Age of Onset

  • Adolescent
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