Marchiafava- Bignami disease (MBD): A rare case report
By: S. Sharmika, J. Nalayini, T. Peranantharajah and K. Ajantha
Abstract
Marchiafava-Bignami disease (MBD) is a rare neuro degenerative disease characterized by demyelination of corpus callosum. Clinical diagnosis of MBD is challenging due to its nonspecific neurological manifestations. It’s promptly diagnosed by brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Prompt treatment with high dose thiamine could be lifesaving. Here we report a 68 year old male with chronic alcoholism who was diagnosed to have MBD and successfully treated with high doses of intravenous thiamine administration.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/jmj.v33i2.141 | Journal eISSN: 2651-0200
Language: English
Page range: 56 - 58
Published on: Dec 30, 2021
Published by: The Jaffna Medical Association
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
© 2021 S. Sharmika, J. Nalayini, T. Peranantharajah, K. Ajantha, published by The Jaffna Medical Association
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