Korsakoff syndrome true is/are:: (A) Can be seen in chronic alcoholics, (B) Absence of intellectual decline, (C) Chronic amnestic syndrome, (D) All of the above
Answer is D. 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.