Korsakoff Syndrome

An acquired cognitive disorder characterized by inattentiveness and the inability to form short term memories. This disorder is frequently associated with chronic ALCOHOLISM; but it may also result from dietary deficiencies; CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA; NEOPLASMS; CEREBROVASCULAR DISORDERS; ENCEPHALITIS; EPILEPSY; and other conditions. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1139)

Also Known As:

Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome; Korsakoff Psychoses; Psychoses, Korsakoff; Psychosis, Korsakoff; Wernicke Korsakoff Syndrome; Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndromes; Korsakoff Psychosis

Nervous System Diseases: 14737
- Neurologic Manifestations: 7223
  - Neurobehavioral Manifestations: 1632
    - Memory Disorders: 6449
      - Korsakoff Syndrome: 213
Signs and Symptoms Pathological Conditions
- Signs and Symptoms
  - Neurologic Manifestations: 7223
    - Neurobehavioral Manifestations: 1632
      - Memory Disorders: 6449
        Korsakoff Syndrome: 213
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
- Neurobehavioral Manifestations: 1632
  - Memory Disorders: 6449
    - Korsakoff Syndrome: 213

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