Wernicke Encephalopathy Associated with Hyperemesis Gravidarum: A Case Report.

Introduction: Wernicke encephalopathy is a clinical diagnosis that requires a high degree of clinical suspicion to recognize. We report a case of a pregnant patient developing Wernicke encephalopathy in the setting of severe hyperemesis gravidarum.

Case Report: The patient was a 22-year-old female 13 weeks pregnant presenting to the emergency department (ED) with neurological deficits after several weeks of hyperemesis gravidarum requiring hospitalization.