Korsakoff Syndrome

**Definition:** 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)

**Tree numbers:** - C10.597.606.525.400 - C23.888.592.604.529.400 - F01.700.625.400

**Synonyms:** - Korsakoff Psychosis - Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome