Author/Authors :
Riahi, Anis Department of Neurology - Military Hospital - Tunis, T unisia , Mansour, Malek Department of Neurology - Military Hospital - Tunis, T unisia , Bedoui, Ines Department of Neurology - Military Hospital - Tunis, T unisia , Derbali, Hajer Department of Neurology - Military Hospital - Tunis, T unisia , Messelmani, Mariem Department of Neurology - Military Hospital - Tunis, T unisia , Zaouali, Jamel Department of Neurology - Military Hospital - Tunis, T unisia , Mrissa, Ridha Department of Neurology - Military Hospital - Tunis, T unisia
Abstract :
Vitamin B1 (thiamin) is required in the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and energetic metabolism within Krebs cycle. It has also an essential role in acetylcholine synthesis and neurotransmission.1 Thiamin deficiency can lead to various manifestations such as Gayet-Wernicke syndrome, wet beriberi with congestive heart failure, or dry beriberi with peripheral neuropathy. We report herein a case of Guillain-Barre-like neuropathy caused by acute vitamin B1 deficiency in a young girl consecutive to a strict vegetarian diet.
Keywords :
Thiamin , Deficiency , Beriberi , Polyneuropathies , Guillain-Barre Syndrome , Diet , Vegetarian
