Korsakoff syndrome true is/are:
Can be seen in chronic alcoholics
Absence of intellectual decline
Chronic amnestic syndrome
All of the above
Korsakoff syndrome is due to thiamine deficiency. Apa from alcoholism, malnutrition can also cause it. Korsakoff syndrome Chronic neurological complication of long term alcohol use a. Amnesia - Anterograde(m/c) > retrograde b. Learning difficulties c. Confabulations Rx = vitamin B1 oral (Thiamine) for 3 to 12 months * only 20% recover with treatment.
Substance Related and Addictive Disorders