Alcohol-Induced Wernicke-Korsakoff's Syndrome

Preferred Label : Alcohol-Induced Wernicke-Korsakoff's Syndrome;

NCIt synonyms : Alcoholic Korsakoff's Psychosis; Alcohol-Induced Amnestic Syndrome; Alcohol-Induced Wernicke-Korsakoff s Syndrome;

NCIt definition : A syndrome which occurs in individuals with a history of alcohol abuse. It is caused by prolonged alcohol-induced neurological damage and malnutrition including vitamin and electrolyte deficiencies. Clinical signs include altered mental status, visual impairment and decreased muscle coordination. The clinical course varies and is, in part, dependent upon the severity of symptoms at presentation. The prognosis is poor and worsens if alcohol abuse continues.;

Details

Origin ID

C34366;

UMLS CUI

C1704427;

Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- Alcoholic Korsakoff Syndrome [MeSH Descriptor]
- Korsakoff's psychosis alcoholic [MedDRA LLT]
- Korsakov's psychosis, alcoholic [MedDRA LLT]
Semantic type(s)
- Mental or Behavioral Dysfunction [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Alcoholic Korsakoff Syndrome [MeSH Descriptor]
Validated automatic mappings to NTBT
- alcohol amnestic disorder [MeSH concept]
- alcohol amnestic disorder [MeSH Descriptor]

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