2 conditions on this page, alphabetically from Toxic encephalopathy to Wernicke encephalopathy. Each entry below describes the condition in full.
Toxic encephalopathy
A nervous system disease that results from exposure to neurotoxicants and is characterized by an altered mental status, memory loss, and visual problems. Patients with toxic encephalopathy are cared for through our Neurology service line.
Also known as
- neurotoxicity
- neurotoxicity syndrome
Classification
Ontology identifier: DOID:3602 (Human Disease Ontology).
Classification path: disease of anatomical entity › nervous system disease.
Specialty: Neurology
Broader conditions
Medical codes
- MeSH: D020258
- SNOMED CT: 19466003
Care at Weyland-Yutani Health System
Treatment of toxic encephalopathy begins with an evaluation in Neurology. Follow-up visits track how you are responding to care.
Treatment options
Diagnostic tests
When to seek care
If you or a family member may have toxic encephalopathy, contact your primary care provider or schedule a visit with Neurology.
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Wernicke encephalopathy
A brain disease that is characterized by the presence of neurological symptoms of ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, and confusion caused by biochemical lesions of the central nervous system after exhaustion of B-vitamin reserves, in particular thiamine (vitamin B1). Patients with Wernicke encephalopathy are cared for through our Neurology service line.
Also known as
- Wernicke's disease
- Wernicke's encephalopathy
Classification
Ontology identifier: DOID:2384 (Human Disease Ontology).
Classification path: disease of anatomical entity › nervous system disease › central nervous system disease › brain disease.
Specialty: Neurology
Broader conditions
Medical codes
- ICD-10-CM: E51.2
- MeSH: D014899
- SNOMED CT: 190627001
Care at Weyland-Yutani Health System
At Weyland-Yutani Health System, Wernicke encephalopathy is managed by Neurology with support from imaging, laboratory and rehabilitation services where needed.
Treatment options
Diagnostic tests
When to seek care
If you or a family member may have Wernicke encephalopathy, contact your primary care provider or schedule a visit with Neurology.
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