Korsakoff's syndrome

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Pictures of a Patient's Brian with Korsakoff's Syndrome

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Definition

� Korsakoff�s syndrome is a memory disorder caused by a deficiency of vitamin B1, also called thiamine

� Named after Sergei Korsakoff, the neuropsychiatris who popularized the theory


Description

Causes and Symptoms

Diagnosis

Treatment

Prognosis

Prevention

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Korsakoff's Syndrome

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