A fatal case of acute Marchiafava-Bignami disease complicated by acute abdomen– a case report

A fatal case of acute Marchiafava-Bignami disease complicated by acute abdomen– a case report

Abstract Background Marchiafava-Bignami Disease (MBD) is a rare disorder characterized by demyelination and necrosis of the corpus callosum, with only 300 documented cases worldwide. Chronic alcohol consumption and vitamin B-complex deficiencies are contributing factors. Acute cases may present with...

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Main Authors: Bence Prohászka, Novák Pál Kaposi, Zsuzsanna Jánosi, Bence Gunda, Ildikó Pákozdy, Szabolcs Gaál-Marschal, Dóra Melicher, Bánk G. Fenyves, Csaba Varga
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:International Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Chronic alcohol consumption
Ethanol toxicity
Altered mental state
Emergency department
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-025-00873-9
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