Encephalopathy is a syndrome that involves global brain dysfunction. Encephalopathies have varying aetiologies: causes include for example ischaemic or traumatic brain injury, infectious agents ...

Initial examination demonstrated mixed dysconjugate nystagmus and ataxic gait. Presumed diagnosis was Wernicke’s encephalopathy and intravenous thiamine was given, resulting in partial improvement.

Autopsy revealed he suffered from Wernicke’s encephalopathy. If you’re like me, you have to refresh your memory on this one as it is an uncommon condition, and when it does occur it is often ...