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ea0034p402 | Thyroid | SFEBES2014

Severe transient hyperthyroidism and Wernicke's encephalopathy in a lady with hyperemesis gravidarum

Beebeejaun Mehjabeen , Meade Susanna , Bingham Emma , Coyle Frances , Tringham Jennifer

Transient mild hyperthyroidism is fairly common in women with hyperemesis gravidarum, occurring in up to two-thirds of them. It is also a well known fact that pregnant women with severe hyperemesis gravidarum can progress to develop Wernicke’s encephalopathy. Hyperthyroidism, without any other risk factors, has been described to accelerate the process of thiamine depletion as well. This is much less recognised.We describe the case of a 32-year-old P...